Chicago
18
BEAT

King Gyros

7904 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 9 of 19 inspections passed

Inspections
19
9 passed
Last Inspected
2018-12-07
Pass Rate
47%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 7 inspections (2017, 2017, 2015...)
Sanitation issues found across 41 inspections
Other issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 41×
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Other critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2018-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED AKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLIHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUONDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FIRST SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAG BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-03-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISING DOOR HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD IN REAR, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).

minor Sanitation

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

REAR STORAGE ROOM MASSIVELY CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO INSPECT THE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.

2017-03-10 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 3-3-17 ON REPORT# 1990075 NOT CORRECTED: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE STILL FOUND WITH GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR, MUST CLEAN THE ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED DURING THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SANDWICHES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISING DOOR HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD IN REAR, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTION OF THE BUSINESS. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR STORAGE ROOM MASSIVELY CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO INSPECT THE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.

2017-03-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 47F. UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

FOOD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47 TO 49 DEGREES(CHICKEN, CORNED BEEF, ITALIAN BEEF, PIZZA PUFFS, AND HAMBURGERS). ALL FODD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATIO...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, NO RUUNNING WATER AND NO SOAP AT THIS HAND WASHING FACILITY. WASH BOWL IN EMPLOIYEE WASHROOM FOUND WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER, MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOFED, A GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH THE DOOR GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH OBSERVED. MUST REPAIR DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. INCHES OF GREASE FOUND ENCRUSTED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINER CLEAN. SERIOUS VILATION 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODSSANDWICHES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISING DOOR HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD IN REAR, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTION OF THE BUSINESS. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR STORAGE ROOM MASSIVELY CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO INSPECT THE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEE(S) HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.

2016-12-08 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTEROR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

2016-03-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL LEAKING AT THE BASE AFTER FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2015-12-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Other

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which p...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE WHEELS ON THE FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2015-06-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS,SPILLS AND LITTER.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE, ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2015-05-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ON THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. FOUND 2LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS(RAW) AT 77.6F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHICKEN. TOTAL COST $50. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVERED GREASE SPILLED ON THE LID, DOWN THE SIDES AND SPILLED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINER. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE/FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED A ...

serious Other

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVERED SUCH AS CHICKEN, GYRO, ITALIAN BEEF AND HAMBURGERS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establi...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS,SPILLS AND LITTER.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2014-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/COOK COME IN FROM OUTSIDE,USE SANITIZER ON TABLE GRAB AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND START PREPARING FOOD ORDERS,(SANDWICHES),NEVER WASHING HANDS,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER TO WASH HANDS-CDI. CRITICAL VIOL...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SOAP IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED THAT WASHROOMS ARE TO BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP/HAND CLEANSER AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE.MANAGER PROVIDE HAND SOAP IN WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION-CDI.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

ALL GASKETSAND INTERIOR,EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL COOLER NOT CLEAN OFF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES ATTACHED CEILING FIXTURES AND WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DUST AND DEBRIS.MUST DTEAL CLEAN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEE WORKING AT CASH REGISTER ALSO HANDLES FOOD,PUTTING KETCHUP ON FRIES,ETC BEFORE GIVING ORDERS TO CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT.

2014-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA COUNTERS,COOLERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS,OLD FOOD AND MAINTAINED.

2014-04-28 Fail Canvass
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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.15 LIVE ANTS ON PREMISES ON 3-COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER.ALSO 11 RODENT /MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS NEAR REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.CONTACT PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA COUNTERS,COOLERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS,OLD FOOD AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE STORAGE ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS,PAPER,BOTTLES,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS.

2013-07-31 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2013-04-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES

minor Sanitation

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

ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT INCLUDING COOLERS, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

2013-03-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LARGE BOX OF RAW CHICKEN AND 2 BAGS CONTAINER OF BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SINK (BEEF 59F AND CHICKEN AT 58F). INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ...

critical Pest Activity

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

MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 20) SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF. CITATI...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, HAMBURGERS, ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT INCLUDING COOLERS, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

2012-07-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR UNDER STORAGE PALLETS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD FLIES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNUSED 2ND -3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

2012-07-13 Fail Short Form 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN FRONT PREP AREA ON WALLS,ON PREP TABLE,ON FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND BETWEEN THE GLASS AT THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE FLIES IN FRONT PREP ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR UNDER STORAGE PALLETS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD FLIES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNUSED 2ND -3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

2012-06-12 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNUSED 2ND -3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.

2012-06-04 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-GYROS MEAT MAINTAINED ON HOT HOLDING GYROS MACHINE AT 94.F.OBSERVED MACHINE NOT ON TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER. MEAT WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

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

FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CENTER OF DOORS.MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED UNUSED 2ND 3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR .

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOODHANDLER .MUST PROVIDER

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
55
Da Sandwich Shop LLC
71
The Chicken Shack
34
Church'S Chicken # 992

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
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