Chicago
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BEAT

Hellas Gyros Inc

1133 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 · Edgewater · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 12 of 23 inspections passed

Inspections
23
12 passed
Last Inspected
2017-11-15
Pass Rate
52%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 9 inspections (2017, 2017, 2017...)
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 61×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
2017-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
3
serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED: GYRO MEAT,HAMBURGER,SLICE TOMATOES,SOUR CREAM ETC.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED....

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF AT FRONT COUNTER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE LIQUOR ROOM.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2017-08-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-13 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-6-17, REPORT #2059660: #18- 6 LIVE ADULT ROACHES UNDER THE GYRO SPIT UNITS(EAST SIDE) OF FRONT PREP AREA, 3 ON WALL AT SAME AREA AND 2 BABY ROACHES INSIDE THE CARDBOARD BOX WHERE PRE-PACKAGED PITA BREA...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER MOST REAR DOOR WITH GAP TO OUTSIDE OF 1/2" TO 1" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MESH BROKEN/TORN ON SCREEN DOOR. NEED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPENED SEAMS AND DARK STAINS MUST BE REFINISHED OR REPLACED IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD(SLICE GYRO MEAT) DEBRIS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS AT REAR AREA. CLEAN...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT UNLOCKED REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE SPECIALLY SOUTH END OF STORAGE.GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR MUST BE ...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND GRIMES ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.

minor Sanitation

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

OPENINGS AND HOLES ON WALLS AND CEILING. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGH-OUT. REPAIRS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO LIGHT BULBS,ABOVE WEST PREP TABLE.END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN

minor Pest Activity

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

STORAGE AREAS ARE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR AND ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2017-06-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,WHICH PRESENTLY WAS IN USE,COOKING SAUCE.PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM STUCK NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWEL,NEED TO REPAIR. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED ON B...

critical Pest Activity

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

ADULTS 6 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SPIT UNITS(EAST SIDE) OF FRONT PREP AREA,3 ON WALL AT SAME AREA AND 2 BABY ROACHES INSIDE THE CARDBOARD BOX WERE PRE-PACKAGED PITA BREAD ARE STORED UNDER SPIT UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES.CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAIN...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED:HAMBURGER,SLICED TOMATOES,GYRO MEAT,CHICKEN ETC.A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED.ON...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-17,REPORT #1981989 #32-BROKEN DOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER: NO RUBBER GASKET,OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKEN AND DOOR BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY A SCRAPER WITH LONG STICK IS PUT UNDER THE HANDLE AND WALL,TO K...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD(SLICE GYRO MEAT) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS AT REAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT UNLOCKED REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.RE-ORGANIZE STORAGE SPECIALLY SOUTH END OF STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND GRIMES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO LIGHT BULBS,ABOVE WEST PREP TABLE.END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN

2017-02-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN DOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER: NO RUBBER GASKET,OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKEN AND DOOR BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY A SCRAPER WITH LONG STICK IS PUT UNDER THE HANDLE AND WALL,TO KEEP DOOR SHUT. NEED TO REPLACE DOOR,NO LONGER CAN BE REPAIRED.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DRY FOOD ON HANDLES AND DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(WERE DOOR IS BROKEN)NOT CLEANABLE, BROKEN/ROUGH SURFACE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE "OLD ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-01-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED COOKS SPREADING MAYO ON BREAD BUNS IN THE KITCHEN,WITHOUT USING FOOD GLOVES. HANDS MUST BE GLOVED WHEN READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCT IS HANDLED.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO HANDLE FOOD. INFORMATION GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE TOP AND BOTTOM(ICE BIN).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED BAGS OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SHEL...

critical Pest Activity

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

WE OBSERVED OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES:BEHIND ICE MACHINE,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,UNDER SHELVES AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATI...

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO BE ON SITE DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN DOOR AT WALK-IN FREEZER: NORUBBER GASKET,OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKEN AND DOOR BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY A SCRAPER WITH LONG STICKIS PUT UNDER THE HANDLE AND WALL,TO KEEP DOOR SHUT. NEED TO REPLACE DOOR,NO LONGER CAN BE REPAIRED.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DRY FOOD ON HANDLES AND DOORS.GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT S...

minor Sanitation

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

WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(WERE DOOR IS BROKEN)NOT CLEANABLE, BROKEN/ROUGH SURFACE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT FRONT PREP AREA,MUST SC...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2016-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. REAR EXIT DOOR RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM. ROSE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES 5-25-16.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND ALL COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP/FOOD DEBRIS)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.(OLD BULBS, BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.) MUST DECLUTTER REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

2016-05-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPING BEHIND TABLE AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS AND 4 DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOOTOM.(ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND ALL COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP/FOOD DEBRIS)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.(OLD BULBS, BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.) MUST DECLUTTER REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

2015-07-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2015-07-07 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1464480 DATED ON 09/17/14 NOT CORRECTED-#33 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUSTS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS, #34 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION A...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB SOCKET NOT WORKING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-09-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUSTS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MANY HOLES/SMALL CREVICES AT MAIN REAR KITCHEN AREAS. FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREA AT MAIN KITCHEN. FOUND WALLS WITH HOLES AT MEN'S RESTROOM THAT MUST ...

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN.

2014-09-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
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 1 LIVE RAT BELOW BOOTH AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 7 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUSTS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MANY HOLES/SMALL CREVICES AT MAIN REAR KITCHEN AREAS. FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREA AT MAIN KITCHEN.

2014-03-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAIND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN ALL COOLERS ON PREMESIS TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUIL...

2013-09-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RAW WOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER (POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH). MUST PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR WITH THICK ICE BUILT UP.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

2013-09-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
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 SOME LIVE ROACHES AND FLYING INSECTS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED RAW WOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER (POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH). MUST PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND MUST ALSO CLEAN SHEL...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR WITH THICK ICE BUILT UP.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GRIME. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR, INSIDE UNUSED COOLER AT THE FRONT AND INSIDE CABINETS AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-07-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE ETC, AND TO COVER FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. ALSO NOTED TOMATO SAUCE INSIDE CONTAINER OPENED. ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING STOVES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE. NOTED THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION AT THE REAR FREEZER AT THE FRONT AND ON COILS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST EQUIPMENT,...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PALLET AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE WALK IN

2013-05-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AND CUTLERY AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE ETC, AND TO COVER FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. ALSO NOTED TOMATO SAUCE INSIDE TIN CONTAINER OPEN...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR PREP AREA USED FOR SLICING AND PREPARING FOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OTHER CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING STOVES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE. NOTED THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION AT THE REAR FREEZER AT THE FRONT AND ON COILS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST EQUIPMENT,...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PALLET AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED STAINED AND OILY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-10-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/15/12

minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/15/12

2012-10-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
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 OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND/AROUND FRYER AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DAY OF REINSPECTION (10/22/12).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BOTH PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

2012-05-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A 6 BURNER STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/ HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.

2012-04-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND GYRO MEAT(CONE)PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT AT TEMP OF 84.7F,92.1F, AND 104F. BROILER SPIT WAS TURNED OFF. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES THAT ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO78530-16

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A 6 BURNER STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/ HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA, GREASE DEBRI.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

2011-02-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE S...

minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON TOILET BOWL,TOILET SIT,HAND WASH SINK IN BOYS TOILET,MOP SINK,INSIDE HOLES OF EXPOSE H...

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

2010-10-25 Pass Complaint
8
minor Sanitation

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. MOLD, FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED IN REAR WALK IN COOLER ON CEILING, WALLS AND FLOORS. ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER HAS GAPS THROU...

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SERVICES INCLUDING REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ATTACHED PIPES, WALK I...

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL ACCUMULATED GRIMES ALONG WALLS THROUG...

minor Pest Activity

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. AFTER REMOVING ACCUMULATED GRIME, SEAL ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WALL COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM WALL IN REAR, HOLES IN WALLS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE SEALED TO P...

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away fro...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. PROVIDE PROPER HAIR COVERS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

100
Starbucks Coffee #2445
100
Patio Beef
53
Chengdu Impression Sichuan Restaurant
77
Cj'S Grill
36
Little Vietnam Restaurant

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