George's Encore

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 17, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No paper towel available at employee handwashing sink in bar for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Paper towel was provided to the employee handwashing sink in bar for hand drying during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior door in kitchen observed to have a gap between the bottom of the door and floor allowing the entrance of pests.

     Correction: Provide the exterior door with a door sweep to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

2. Aug 14, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sliced tomatoes and roast beef in the 2 door prep cooler observed to be cold held at 46 and 49°F respectively.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Sliced tomatoes and roast beef was discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interor of ice machine observed to be soiled with black like residue.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No paper towel available at employee handwashing sink in bar for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     2 door prep cooler not able to hold an ambient air temperature of less that 41°F as it was observed to have had an ambient air temperature of 53°F.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Remove all TCS foods from cooler until the unit can properly maintain a cold holding temperature of less than 41°F.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Wood panneling around handwash sink is not properly sealed and subject to moisture.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

3. Jul 30, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shelled eggs are stored above shredded cheese and ground beef in the Victory cooler..

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: The shelled eggs were moved to the bottom during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The interior rim of the basement ice machine has a black residue.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the men's restroom for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: The paper towel was refilled during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single-use cups are improperly stored as scoops inside of bulk seasonings.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

4. Feb 13, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Feb 12, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY

     Food stored in the wait staff area is not protected from contamination.

     Correction: Provide employees only signage at entry way to wait staff area. Finish installing the partition to wait staff area.

     Code 3-306.11

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Ice scoop is improperly stored on top of ice machine in unfinished basement.

     Correction: Provide covered container for ice scoop to be stored in.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at all employee handwashing sinks, including in the bathrooms.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The walls in the mens' and womens' bathrooms are soiled.

     Correction: Clean the bathroom walls in the mens' and womens' bathrooms so that they are visibly clean.

     Code 6-501.12