APR 17
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GREEKTOWN GYROS.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
239 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2013 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS BEHIND BAR COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
APR 102013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 6 FLIES AROUND SINK IN BAR AREA,5 FLIES ON WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND 6 FLIES ON WALL IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND REMOVE ALL FLIES. RECOMMEND CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS BEHIND BAR COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
JAN 112013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE RODENT CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 25 RAT DROPPING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CONUTER TOPS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP IN BASEMENT PREPA AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR.
APR 132012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER MAIN GRILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP COUNTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASY FLOORS UNDER MAIN GRILLS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AS WELL AS BEHIND THE BAR COUNTER AREA.
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.MUST CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AS WELL AS THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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MAR 252011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDER ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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. CLEAN OFF THE GREASE FROM THE KITCHEN HOOD INTERIOR.
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. THE INTERIOR DOORS OF THE GRILL LOWBOY COOLER AND THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIORS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE PIE COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
MAR 82010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. Some cooler door gaskets at bar coolers, front cooler under hood must be replaced (in poor repair). Also must fix right door hinges os frony prep cooler under hood.
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. Following need cleaning: interior floors of bar coolers, interior of door panels at same coolers, front cooler shelves-due to food debris, dust or dirt.
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. Dusty bathroom vents, fan guards of coolers & compressors must be kept clean.
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 replace cracked light shields at dishroom, all W.I.C. light bulbs that are burnt out, & provide light shield or shatter-proof bulbs.
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