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Billy'S Gyros

7855 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
88/100

Clean record — passed all 10 inspections

Inspections
10
7 passed
Last Inspected
2011-07-15
Pass Rate
70%
0 failures
Score
88/100
EAT
10 consecutive passes, most recently 2011-07-15
No failures across all 10 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation minor 17×
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other minor
2011-07-15 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2011-05-16 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND COOKS STORING MULTI USE KNIVES IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID AT STEAM TABLE. MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2011-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (BEEF,ETC)

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT SODA DISPENCER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE.

2011-04-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT SODA DISPENCER OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE.

2011-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43-46.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS AND PATTIES,CHEESE,BEEF AND RAW BACON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.5-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT WOOD SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. (MUST USE SEALANT/PAINT THAT IS NON TOXIC AND OF LIGHT COLOR) MUST REMOVE ALL C...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,COOLERS,WALLS AND ALL SURFACES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR ALL STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING OVER EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN HALLWAY. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN REACH IN COOLER WHERE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN STOARGE WALK FREEZER IF IT WILL BE USED AS A WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATIO...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS IF NEEDED AND STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.

2010-09-08 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREA.

2010-08-18 Pass Tag Removal
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREA.

2010-08-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 68F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. FAX LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST INSPECTION OF COOLER. INSTD TO USE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. UNI...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 2 DOZEN EGGS (68.9F), COOKED POTATOES (64F), AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. ALL DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS 50VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES D...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREA.

2010-05-11 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2010-05-05 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

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