KINGS GYROS #2.
5233 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority Foundation 7-38-010 No Citation Issued
No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority Foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
No hand sink in the pizza prep area. Instructed to install with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide hand soap and paper towel. Priority Foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Improper temperature of TCS food in the small cold holding unit such as cooked chicken at 62.0F, chicken at 56.1F and beef at 61.0F. Cooler temperature at 50.0F. Instructed manager that all TCS must maintain a temperature of 41.0F or below during storage. Manager discarded the said product worth $40.0 total 8lbs during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
All ready to eat TCS food inside the cooler held over 24 hours must be properly labeled and dated with expiration date.(7 days from preparation date). Priority Foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Must provide reminder and disclosure and asterisk all rare, raw or undercooked food being served on premises on the menu, table tents, placards, other effective means. Priority Foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Small cooler wit TCS foods at improper temperature at 50.0F. Tagged the cooler "held for inspection". Instructed not to use.. until the cooler is maintaining a temp of 41.0F or below. Must repair and maintain. Priority Violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
All employees handling food in the prep area must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.
Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Exterior sides of all cooking equipment with accumulated grease and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
women's washroom waste receptacle must have a lid or cover for feminine items.
Coving, baseboard underneath the 3 compartment sink all broken, Instructed to repair and maintain. Wall base of the walls by the exit door and dry storage area damaged. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Missing floor grout in the dish washing area, rear prep, by 3 compartment sink, by the ice machine and hand sink and walk in cooler. Instructed to re grout to prevent water standing in between the floor tiles and maintain.
must detail clean the vent cover on the ceiling above the catsup dispenser, with heavy dust build-up and maintain.
Burned out light bulb on the hood in the cook line. Must replace and maintain.
No food handler training at this time. Instructed to provide.
No allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide for all certified food service manager.
FEB 82018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/3 COMP DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND VENTILATION COVERS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JAN 292018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ASSORTED SPINACH PIES,CUT TOMATOES,PIZZA PUFFS ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FRONT PREP 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.OBSERVED SPINACH PIES AT 54.0F,RIBS AT 55.1F,GYRO SAUCES AT 54.2F,POLISH SAUSAGE AT 55.4F,PIZZA PUFFS AT 51.8F,RICE AT 45.4F-47.1F,CUT TOMATOES AT 53.2F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX: 50#’S OF FOOD WORTH $500.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINERS NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICK -UP DAYS TO BETTER MAINTAIN AREA AND ENSURE ALL CONTAINERS ARE COVERED TO PREVENT PEST-NUISANCES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING BUCKETS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/3 COMP DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND VENTILATION COVERS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS NEAR TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING (2) SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLER AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
APR 192017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
MAR 242017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGER SENT AN EMAIL TO CDPH FOR AN EXTENSION OF FRONT DOOR REPLACEMENT DURING INSPECTION. (PROPOSAL ON SITE DATED 03-22-17, WILL BE DONE BY 04-07-2017).
MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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MAR 172017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
potentially Hazardous food at improper temperature pizza inside the hot holding pizza unit located at the front counter area temp of 93.2f-113.4f manger discarded and denatured .pound 1 pound, Value $15.00 Violation critical 7-38-005 a
NO SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK PREP AREA.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. DURING INSPECTION MANGER PUT SOME SOAP IN DISPENSER. NOTED INOPERABLE HAND DRYING DEVICE INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL. WOMEN'S BATH ROOM TOILET BOWL NOT MAINTAINED LEAKING EXCESSIVELY WHEN FLASHING TOILET. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - PLUMBER ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT BEING MAINTAINED HAS BLACK AND PINK MOLD BUILD UP THIS IS WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE, THE ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPUTION.SERIOUR VIOLATION 7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED IT NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANING.
FRONT 2 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF BOTTOM DOOR, HAS A OPENING 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE CORNERS OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 DOORS NEED TO RODENT PROOF,TIGHT FITTING.
2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE DOOR IS BROKEN, IN THE FRONT COUNTER UNDER THE GRILL 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING ITS NOT MAINTAIN VERY DIRTY.--------KNIFE RACK IN POOR REPAIR, MUST PROVIDE WORKING KNIFE RACKS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES GROUT NOT IN TACT, RE GROUT FLOOR TILES OBSERVE FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER 2ND FLOOR,AND WALK IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6 OFF THE FLOOR.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GARBAGE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE.
NO LIGHT SHILED ABOVE PREP,WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER UNIT,REAR PREP AREA THUR OUT THE PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods: an employee grabbed a roll to put a sausage on bare handed and had thumb on a slice of pizza barehanded as they placed it in the bag. Instructed facility there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).
Observed foodhandler washing dishes in the right compartment of the three compartment sink. Foodhandler stated that soap and sanitizer were combined in said compartment. Instructed facility that proper dishwashing and sanitizing must follow the wash, rinse, sanitize procedure with each step confined to its own compartment and facility must maintain procedure. Operator corrected. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Observed both outside dumpsters to be overflowing with lids unable to close. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so lids are closed and tight fitting at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1482713, dated 5-7-15: Violation 33-"OILY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED ON TOP THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL." Violation 40-"NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE." Violation 43-"ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION ." Instructed to correct all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use food grade materials only and to maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the front counter and ice cream section. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed leaks at the 3 compartment sink faucet neck and knobs. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. No sink stoppers found at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain.
MAY 72015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM PART,GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.FOOD ENCRUSTED AT POTATOES SLICER AT REAR AREA NORTH WALL.SHELVES WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ITEMS NOT CLEANED.DIPPER WELL NOT CLEANED UNKNOWN DEBRIS(BROWN SUBSTANCE) WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRTY ,OILY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED ON TOP THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPE WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN DON'T STORE FOOD UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.GROUT NOT INTACT,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES.OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR
CEILING FAN IN DINING RAE WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
: NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD/ TUBES UNDER THE HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO DEBRIS AND WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE OF REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
APR 222015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM PART,GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.FOOD ENCRUSTED AT POTATOES SLICER AT REAR AREA NORTH WALL.SHELVES WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ITEMS NOT CLEANED.DIPPER WELL NOT CLEANED UNKNOWN DEBRIS(BROWN SUBSTANCE) WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRTY ,OILY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED ON TOP THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPE WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN DON'T STORE FOOD UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.GROUT NOT INTACT,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES.OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR
CEILING FAN IN DINING RAE WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD/ TUBES UNDER THE HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO DEBRIS AND WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE OF REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
APR 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
a work order provided on premises from plumber"ALL SEWER AND PLUMBING",5330 N AUSTIN.
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM PART,GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.FOOD ENCRUSTED AT POTATOES SLICER AT REAR AREA NORTH WALL.SHELVES WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ITEMS NOT CLEANED.DIPPER WELL NOT CLEANED UNKNOWN DEBRIS(BROWN SUBSTANCE) WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRTY ,OILY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED ON TOP THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPE WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN DON'T STORE FOOD UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.GROUT NOT INTACT,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES.OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR
CEILING FAN IN DINING RAE WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD/ TUBES UNDER THE HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO DEBRIS AND WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE OF REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
APR 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW SAUSAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PIZZA AREA AT TEMP OF 55.4F; MEAT SAUCE AT TEMP OF 89.9F TO 90.1F; WHITE COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 62.9F; TWO SMALL FOAM CONTAINERS WITH COOKED CHILI AT TEMP OF 95.3F;FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE LEFT STEAM TABLE,WATER TEMPERATURE 148.7F; CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 85.6F TO 130F,STORED AT RIGHT STEAM TABLE,WATER TEMPERATURE 157F. FOUND USED SMALL ROLL OF GYRO MEAT AT TEMP OF 82F TO 92.7F, STORED AT SPIT UNIT, WHICH UNIT WAS NOT TURNED ON.INSTRUCTED THAT INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED.ONCE GYRO MEAT IS PLACED AT SPIT UNIT MUST ON AND CONTINUOUSLY ROTATE. PRODUCTS WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 10,VALUE 27.50.
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO BOWL OVER FLOWS.WATER PIPE HEAVILY LEAKING,REPAIRED WITH GRAY TAPE WHICH WATER IS HEAVILY LEAKING THRU THE TAPE ON FLOOR.THE WASH BOWL AND THE PEDESTAL(BASE OF THE WASH BOWL) ARE TAPED AND RE-TAPED TO EACH OTHER.EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED TO WALL.BETWEEN THE WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK A LOT OF PIECES OF DIRTY WOOD WHICH KEEPS THE SINK STANDING.INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO MUST USE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED,PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOPPED TOWARDS THE WALL WITH DIRTY STANDING WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RE-INSTALL DRAIN BOARD WITH A SLOP TOWARD THE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ALREADY ATTACHED. OBSERVED 4 BURNER STOVE AT REAR PREP AREA,HOWEVER FILTERS ARE COVERED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE STOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE VENTILATION AND REMOVE PLASTIC. OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE AT PIZZA AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM PART,GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.FOOD ENCRUSTED AT POTATOES SLICER AT REAR AREA NORTH WALL.SHELVES WITH DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED ITEMS NOT CLEANED.DIPPER WELL NOT CLEANED UNKNOWN DEBRIS(BROWN SUBSTANCE) WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRTY ,OILY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED ON TOP THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPE WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN DON'T STORE FOOD UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT
EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.GROUT NOT INTACT,RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES.OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES AND STORE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
CEILING FAN IN DINING RAE WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD/ TUBES UNDER THE HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO DEBRIS AND WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURE OF REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ICE SCOOP CONTAINR TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
NO CDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER NOT ATTACHED TO CONDENSER. MUST REATTACH COVER.
NOV 42014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINIOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1236187 DATED ON 02/10/14 NOT CORRECTED- #31 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS, ETC.) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED HELD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA ADJACENT TO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HANDLES MUST BE FACED WITH HANDLES UPWARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION, #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP, FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT, #34 OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT, #38 REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK, #40 NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PIZZA WARMER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WARMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (11/11/14). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER NOT ATTACHED TO CONDENSER. MUST REATTACH COVER.
FEB 102014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED HELD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT FRONT SELF SERVICE AREA ADJACENT TO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HANDLES MUST BE FACED WITH HANDLES UPWARD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP, FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS.
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB WITH NO COVERS OR END CAPS ABOVE CASH REGISTER AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER OR COVERS WITH END CAPS FOR SAID LIGHT BULBS.
REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WATER DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PIZZA WARMER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WARMER.
UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON 2 FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 12013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
JUN 272013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT WORKING (DRAIN LINE NOT CONNECTED). MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, HAMBURGER, SOUPS, SALADS, HOT DOGS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
CHEST FREEZER DOOR AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN VERY POOR REPAIR/CONDITION WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, POTS AND PANS STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BUILD-UP.
FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STANDING WATER. NEEDS TO BE RE GROUTED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA SLIPPERY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND STEAM TABLE, AROUND ELECTRICAL PLATE AND OUTLET WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FEB 162012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need cleaning(crevices).
Missing light shields in prep areas(front, rear)shall be provided.
Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
SEP 262011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of storage shelving(2nd floor) need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in rear storage areas by exit door not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.
Damaged ceiling tiles in womans bathroom shall be replaced, damaged ceiling tiles in dining room shall be replaced.
Light shields in rear prep areas need cleaning.
Exhaust vent(ventilation)in womans bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
JAN 102011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, walk in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler, walk in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving raks, that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair(1st,2nd floor).
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in 2nd floor storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, walls in rear kitchen area need cleaning.
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, missing light shield in 2nd floor storage area shall be provided.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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