SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J & B GYROS # 4.

BEAT. 46/100

1206 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 20, 2014 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED BEEF IN JUICE ON THE HOT HOLDING TABLE @ 188.6*F, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER ALSO UPRIGHT FREEZER,EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AROUND MOP AREA, NEED TO REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MOP NOZZLE LEAKING WATER, AND THE OTHER HANDLE BROKEN, NEED TO REPAIR.OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP. SINK , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OCT 18
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

TOILET ROOM WITHOUT SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR TOILET TISSUE. ALSO , TOILET NOT CLEAN. NO TOILET TISSUE OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE ON SITE. MGR HAD TO LEAVE PREMISES TO PURCHASE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES.

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

SIDES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH COUNTERTOP OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 16
2011
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST HAVE ADDITIONAL UNITS MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPEATURE OF 40F OR LESS.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST RODENT PROOF REAIR DOOR.

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. MUST COMPLETE INSTALLING STORAGE SHELVING.

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. MUST COMPLETE SEALING ALL OPENINGS ON PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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 COMPLETE ORGANIZING STORAGE IN SMALL CLOSET.

MAR 14
2011
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.PREMISES MUST HAVE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION UNI, ADEQUATE FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES . MUST PROVIDE.

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST INSTALL SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT TWO EXPOSE SINKS IN PREP AREA.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT LEFT INSIDE BOTTOM,MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. MUST INSTALL SOAP,TOWEL AND TISSUE DEVICE HOLDER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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. MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, NO ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR DRY STORAGE AND POT PAN STORAGE,MUST PROVIDE.

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED OPENINGS/GAPS ALONG BASEBOARDS,AROUND FURNACE PIPE ,FRONT AREA,MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WALL AT MOP SINK/7FT-6IN.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 ORGANIZE CLUTTER OF TOOLS SUPPLIES ON FLOOR IN SMALL ROOM BY COOLER.

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