Chicago
33
BEAT

Chicago Gyros

5458 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
33/100

Mixed record — 3 of 6 inspections passed

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2020-04-28
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2018)
Sanitation issues found across 12 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
2020-04-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2020-04-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICYB AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED AFTER BEING CONTAMINATED AND BEFORE INITIATING TASK THAT INVOLVES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPRESSOR UNIT OF CHEST FREEZER ALONG NORTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM PREP TABLE NEAR CONDIMENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF PREP COOLER...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NOT OPERABLE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-10-15 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed 2 live roaches crawling on hand sink and under front counter. Instructed must clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a). Priority foundation citation issued.

2018-05-18 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

Observed chest freezer lid in poor repair (behind Dr Pepper cooler). Must repair lid to fit correctly when closed. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dim light in 2 door sliding glass cooler. Must repair/replace light to provide adequate lighting for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.

2017-12-19 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

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