SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BUBS GYROS.

BEAT. 42/100

5800 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 17, 2012 · failed

Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 17
2012
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WHILE USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,FOUND 2 DRAINS (STORM DRAINS)OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE DOOR WAS OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE WATER REACHING THE GROUND ,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PLUMBER,GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-24-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION; MANAGER SHOWED ME RECEIPT/JOB ORDER 04-04-12 FROM FOUR SEASONS SEWER AND PLUMBING TO PUMP OUT THE DRAIN

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS,CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD MATERIAL ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 28
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 21
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found walk-in cooler at 49.0 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag posted. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

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

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation and service. Found 20lbs of chicken at 45.8 F, 10 lbs Ribs at 46.2 to 47.6 F, 5 lbs of Cooked ground beef at 46.7 F, 5 qts of Sour cream at 44.7 F, 10 qts of Gyros Sauce 44.1 F and various condiments and sauces. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below at all times. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $1000, 35lbs and 15qts.

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

No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-ItalianBeef at 203.0F and Ribs at 47.6F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Raw wood storage shelf in rear storage roomnot seal. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant.

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

Exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all cooking equipment.

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

Floor behind cooking equipment, along wallbase and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water.

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

Ceiling tile not maintained throught out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in rear refrigerator. Instructed to provided visible thermometer.

DEC 9
2010
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 2
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNDER GRILL AND EXTERIOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BESIDE FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN CABINETS /SHELVES UNDER COFFEE MACHINE;CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXTERIOR BACK OF FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED; WALL BEHIND FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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DEC 2
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR AND UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BESIDE FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS/SHELVES UNDER COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR BACK OF THE FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED; WALL BEHIND 1 FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATIUON,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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