Garfield Gyros

Chicago Health Dept

2020 W 55TH BLVD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

Inspection history

MAR 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED, SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING; FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2243991 DATED 1/3/2019 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JAN 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS IN COOLERS. APPROX 2-LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 49.8F,AND ,10- HAMBURGER PATTIES (APPROX 4-LBS ) AT 49.6F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $ 15.00,-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (DELI MEATS, GROUND BEEF, ETC).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE POSTED ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS, HAMBURGERS,STEAK. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

MAR 22

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, WINDOW LEDGES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING AND CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR REAR DOOR(SPIDER WEBS, DUST BUILDUP, ETC).

MAR 15

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL PIPING AND LEDGE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES OF SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, WINDOW LEDGES, PREP TAVBLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING AND CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR REAR DOOR(SPIDER WEBS, DUST BUILDUP, ETC).

APR 1

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND CEILING OF BACK ROOM WHERE CHEST FREEZERS ARE STORED.

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FEB 11

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT TOGO CONTAINER TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS STILL NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT. MUST COMPLY.

FEB 4

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES: OBSERVERED 20 MICE DROPPING ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA, 10 ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 IN THE CORNER UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE BLEACH IS STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT TOGO CONTAINER TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND OR DROPPINGS: ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT. MUST COMPLY

OCT 10

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OGSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FEB 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER. CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, FRONT PREP OVEN. NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER(DUSTY).

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE,OVEN, FRYERS AND BEHIND FRONT SODA COOLER AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA WALL, AND CEILING, ALSO THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEED TO ORGANIZE/REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JUN 18

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 1

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN CAULKING NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. REMOVE ICE. MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.

SEP 22

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WIC. ALSO NO LIGHT IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 25

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE FOOD (COOKED PIZZA) IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED NO SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER USE/INVERT.

DEC 8

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RED STORAGE SHELVES(CHIPPED SURFACES) UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER A LIGHT COLOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS AROUND DOORS), PREP TABLES & SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES,IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, CEILINGS, AND DOORS THROUGHOUT (INCLUDING DINING AREA). SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF WALLS AND LOOSE WALL COVES(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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