JAN 12
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BIG MIKES GYROS.
BEAT. 28/100
7859 S STATE ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 12, 2016 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED SMALL PREP COOLER AT 47.8 DEGREES F AND THE LARGE PREP COOLER AT 44.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF HOTDOGS AT 48-53.7 DEGREES F,1LB OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 49.2 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 47 DEGREES F, 1LB OF CHEESE AT 47 DEGREES AND 5LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 51 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW AND 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND ONE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT AND REAR HAND SINK BASINS. ALSO, THE WATER DOES NOT PROPERLY DRAIN OUT AND DRAINS APPEAR TO BE CLOGGED. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLERS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN RESTROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER COOLERS AND UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SANITIZE FLOORS AS NEEDED IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AS NEEDED IN PREP AND DISWASHING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 292015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE USING AGAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR INSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR,LOOSE WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS.
JAN 142015FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2015
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 49.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS SAUSAGE 51.1F,POLISH SAUSAGES 50.4F,HOT DOGS 49.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.20LBS.$80.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER SODA DISPLAY RACK AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO A BLOCK OF RODENT POISON WEDGED IN BETWEEN WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND SINGLE SERVING WEAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEELBASES,PREP COOLER SHELVES,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR INSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR,LOOSE WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER,1ST HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS.
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SEP 302014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2014
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA,HAS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE AND REMOVE ICE ,TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1387316 DATE 01-09-2014(32)MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA(40)MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATIONS,7-42-090
JAN 92014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS
MAY 32013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO RECEIPT OR LETTER INDICATING MGR. RE-CERTIFIED FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, ONLY HAS A STATE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND CAN OPENER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE BY 7-UP COOLER.
JUL 92012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING IN MOP CLOSET. REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS OF DEBRIS & DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ABOVE HANDICAP STALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY CENTER KNOB ON FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK.
NOV 152011FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2011
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
SMALL PREP COOLER,THE TOP PORTION OF LARGE PREP COOLER AND THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLERS MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. ALSO, MUST HAVE PIZZA WARMER AND BOTH STEAM TABLES ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY MAINTAIN 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE UNUSED CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION LINES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,THE MOTOR HOUSING AT ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ENTIRE PREP AREA AND ALL VENT COVERS AND REMOVE DUST. CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE ODORS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,UNDER SHELVES IN REAR,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER MOP SINKS. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND MOLD FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND REPAIR WORN BASEBOARDS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE,THE CHILLED JUICE DISPENCER AND THE SODA DISPENCER AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. (IF PRESENT MUST LOCATE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION)MUST SLIGHTLY RELOCATE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY DESIGNATE ONE WASHROOM AS MENS AND ONE AS WOMENS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY VENT UNUSED OVEN ON SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ALSO REMOVE UNUSED WARMER AND ALL OTHER UNNUECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
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