KING GYROS.
7904 S VINCENNES AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUONDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE ALL MISING DOOR HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR.
Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD IN REAR, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).
REAR STORAGE ROOM MASSIVELY CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO INSPECT THE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 102017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
MUST REPLACE ALL MISING DOOR HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD IN REAR, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTION OF THE BUSINESS. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
REAR STORAGE ROOM MASSIVELY CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO INSPECT THE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA.
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 32017FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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.
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.
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
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
MUST REPLACE ALL MISING DOOR HANDLES OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD IN REAR, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS NOTED).
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR SECTION OF THE BUSINESS. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
REAR STORAGE ROOM MASSIVELY CLUTTERED, UNABLE TO INSPECT THE AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THIS AREA.
ALL EMPLOYEE(S) HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).
ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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MAR 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL LEAKING AT THE BASE AFTER FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
DEC 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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 potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NOTED THE WHEELS ON THE FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
JUN 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS,SPILLS AND LITTER.
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.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
MAY 182015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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 FEW LIVE ANT CRAWLING AROUND ON COUNTER TOP,WALLS,SHELVING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEM. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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 establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS,SPILLS AND LITTER.
NOTED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
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
ALL GASKETSAND INTERIOR,EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL COOLER NOT CLEAN OFF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED PREMISES ATTACHED CEILING FIXTURES AND WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DUST AND DEBRIS.MUST DTEAL CLEAN.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.MUST PROVIDE.
MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
EMPLOYEE WORKING AT CASH REGISTER ALSO HANDLES FOOD,PUTTING KETCHUP ON FRIES,ETC BEFORE GIVING ORDERS TO CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT.
MAY 52014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
PREP AREA COUNTERS,COOLERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS,OLD FOOD AND MAINTAINED.
APR 282014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
PREP AREA COUNTERS,COOLERS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS,OLD FOOD AND MAINTAINED.
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.
APR 192013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES
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.
FLOORS THRU-OUT IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
MAR 12013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SAME. APPROX 60LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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.
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, OPEN SEAMS, DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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.
FLOORS THRU-OUT IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
JUL 312012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR UNDER STORAGE PALLETS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD FLIES.
UNUSED 2ND -3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
JUL 132012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AREA. ALSO NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN REAR UNDER PALLETS AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL CMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR UNDER STORAGE PALLETS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD FLIES.
UNUSED 2ND -3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
JUN 122012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
UNUSED 2ND -3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
JUN 42012FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM CENTER OF DOORS.MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED UNUSED 2ND 3-COMP SINK COLD WATER HANDLE ON FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR .
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOODHANDLER .MUST PROVIDER
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