FEB 17
2017
PASS · 0 violations
Maggie Gyros
Chicago Health Dept
5458 S HALSTED ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Feb 2017.
Last inspected Feb 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
37
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2017
Inspection history
FEB 10
2017
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. USE OF COMMON TOWEL FOR HAND DRYING IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER ALONG WEST WALL IN PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE NEAR SHORTENING IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1953883 ON 9-6-16:32-NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING. 35-WALLS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE RESIDUE GREASE BUILDUP. 37-RESTROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND GRIME. 45-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ANYONE HANDLING FOOD MUST ATTEND AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT TRAYS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UDNER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS(EXCESSIVE SPIDER WEBS, DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, ETC).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE SMALL CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SUGAR, SPICES, ETC. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
SEP 6
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE RESIDUE GREASE BUILDUP ALSO WALL INSIDE RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
RESTROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND GRIME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ANYONE HANDLING FOOD MUST ATTEND AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.
SEP 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: EMPLOYEE'S PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS, ANSWERING PHONE,WIPING DOWN COUNTER, TAKING MONEY AND BAGGING ORDERS ALL WITHOUT WASHING THIER HAND IN BETWEEN TASK just changing gloves. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEFS. 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVING COUNTER TOP DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE,DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND/OR REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
SEP 25
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN DRIP TRAY UNDER FLAT GRILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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JUN 5
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. OLD TILE FLOOR IN NEED OF REMOVING SO FLOOR CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 22
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. OLD TILE FLOOR IN NEED OF REMOVING SO FLOOR CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 27
2012
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 22
2012
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
4 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE.
AUG 13
2012
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMILATION.MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
4 BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD OR REMOVE.
JUL 23
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LEAVING PREMISES, RETURNING, AND IMMEDIATELY SLICE GYRO MEAT AND PREPARE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTD EMPLOYEE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38010A CRITICAL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
4-BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
JAN 30
2012
PASS · 0 violations
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