MR. GREEK GYROS.

Chicago Health Dept

234 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

39 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

155

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FRENCH FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WHILE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW OR UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM DOOR AND MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

FEB 9

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 25

2025

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in restroom, Instructed to provide.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Employees personal items stored on food prep table, Instructed to keep off.

JAN 26

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Food handler not washing hands. Observed a cook at front prep line handling raw beef patties then continue to handle bread, lettuce and cheese without washing hands or changing contaminated gloves, Instructed manager to have all food handlers wash hands to prevent cross contamination. Priority violation 7-38-010.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Food container covered during cooling down process, instructed to uncover to facilitate cooling down process.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

Minor Sanitation

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

Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked rice, instructed to use proper scoops.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

food handler without food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain

JUL 18

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CARDBOARD AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

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JAN 19

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 5 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF (GYROS) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED A CLEAN SPATULA STORED BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION AND A CLEAN, DRY AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING PLASTIC WRAP TO PLUG DRAINS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISCONTINUE THE PLASTIC USE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH A THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. ALL GREASE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, AND THE RECEPTACLE IS NOW CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE BOXES. FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE IN THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE

AUG 16

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ENTRANCE DOOR NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER STAINED BROWN WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HOOD SYSTEM FILLED WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 22

2022

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2559306 ON 6/14/22: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION REMAINING IN NON-COMPLIANCE STATUS. FOUND VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2559306 ON 6/14/22: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED

JUN 14

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2550083 ON 2/17/22: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED

FEB 17

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RAW CHICKEN . READY TO EAT CHICKEN MUST BE STORED UNDER RAW CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON SOUTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS UNDER FYER AND PREP COOLERS FILLED WIH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED. FACILITY ALLOWS DINE IN SEATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.

FEB 17

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RAW CHICKEN . READY TO EAT CHICKEN MUST BE STORED UNDER RAW CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS UNDER FYER AND PREP COOLERS FILLED WIH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED. FACILITY ALLOWS DINE IN SEATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

AUG 17

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESCAKE, ETC.) STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT ALIGNED. DOOR PREVIOUSLY NOTED WITH 1/4 GAP, WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN SEALED WITH TWO FOAM STRIPS THAT DO NOT ALLOW FOR FULL CLOSURE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF DOOR TO ENSURE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND FULL CLOSURE OF DOOR.

AUG 10

2021

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1 OF 2 WASHROOMS. FOOD HANDLER POSTED SIGNAGE DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESCAKE, ETC.) STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CUP USED AS A SCOOPER FOR HOT-HELD RICE AND STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE CUP, UTILIZE PROPER UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOTDOG BUNS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE IN HOT-HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463492 ON 12/8/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) 6-202.15 - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. (41) 3-304.14 - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

DEC 8

2020

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT HAND SINK AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-INN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL INSIDE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY SHEET METAL PARTS OF EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT FILLED VENTS LOCATED IN CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

AUG 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS OR UNDER-COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. (LAST INSPECTION 7/11/18)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR ON TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR HOOD FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 11

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED FACILITY PREPARING AND SERVING UNDER COOKED EGGS, OVER EASY EGGS, ETC. WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED DESSERTS ITEMS IN FRONT TWO DOOR DISPLAY COOLER, WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. ALSO OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS REMOVE FROM BULK CONTAINER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON BOTTOM EDGE OF MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE, IN REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LOCATED ON JACKSON STREET SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE FRYERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, NOT IN USED AS FRYER BUT USED AS STORAGE DEVICES, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBAORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed food handler cleaning tables in dining room, mopping customer restrooms, while wearing single use gloves, then entering dish room and handling dirty and clean dishes at 3 compartment sink, with same single use gloves on. The employee never remove single use gloves and employee failed to remove gloves and wash hands between tasks. Informed manager that hands must be washed properly between tasks. Manager correct the violation doing inspection. Critical violation #7-38-10 (a)

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed pre-portioned desserts items in front two door display cooler, with no dates or labels. Also observed pre portioned deli meats and cheeses in 3 door reach in cooler across from cook line with no dates or labels. Informed manager that all items remove from bulk container must be dated and labeled. Maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found locked customer restroom with dust/dirt build up on toilet and counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

OCT 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed gyro meat (beef/lamb) on spit and exposed to ambient room temperature, without heat on. Instructed once potentially hazardous foods are on the spit (vertical broiler) the heat must be on continuously. Cooking process must be continuous and not intermitten, and no longer than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded gyro meat from spit and will update process. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Serious Other

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

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (gyro beef/lamb; chicken, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed small amounts of black, brown, slimy, mold-like substances on 3 ice chutes on soda fountain in dining room area. Must detail clean and sanitize ice machine and chutes. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up bottom of pipe next to dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen (near entry to walk in cooler area). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed damaged stainless steel coving at the corner near kitchen entrance (corner). Observed damaged baseboard near small walk in freezer on the left side of rear kitchen. Must repair all coving / baseboards to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed peeling paint near wall at kitchen entrance to dining room. Must repair or repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed brown/black substance on wall on right side of large walk in freezer (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

AUG 31

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

APR 5

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

Observed previous inspection report summary # 2009312, dated 3/27/17, not posted in plain view of customers. (inspection report summary was kept with report filed on counter.) Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

MAR 27

2017

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit at counter: 16lbs of chicken @ 105.4F and 16lbs of potatoes @ 102.2F. Advised all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods valued @ $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found the following previous minor violations not corrected from report #1763616, dated 4/26/16: #32 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOORS, THE KNIVE STORAGE BOX AND SHELVING IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #34 HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE RUBBER COOK LINE FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE LOFT, ABOVE THE CUSTOMER PICK UP COUNTER, ABOVE THE SOUTH WALL DINING TABLES AND ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. Must correct all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.

APR 26

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAMBURGER, 53 DEGREES, 10 LBS/$20; CHICKEN, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8; HOT DOGS, 53 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$15; DELI MEAT, 54 DEGREES, 7 LBS/$20; SAUSAGE, 54 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$10; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES, 2LBS/$5; TZATZIKI SAUCE, 53 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BEEF STEAK WAS OBSERVED BEING IMPROPERLY STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 47 DEGREES (2 LBS/$10). THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOORS, THE KNIVE STORAGE BOX AND SHELVING IN THE COOK LINE. OBSERVED CHEESE BEING STORED ON A DUCT TAPE LINED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE RUBBER COOK LINE FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE LOFT, ABOVE THE CUSTOMER PICK UP COUNTER, ABOVE THE SOUTH WALL DINING TABLES AND ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BOOTS, JACKET) BEING STORED ON TOP OF SODA BOXES AND IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE PROVIDED LOCKERS, AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

JUL 16

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI USE POTS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR INTERIOR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. (LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REACH IN FREEZER)

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 26

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 23

2015

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.

JAN 22

2015

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

JAN 20

2015

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER ON SITE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND THE GROUND AROUND IT.

AUG 28

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE/REPAIR CRACKED OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

JUL 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER AT THREE COMP SINK.

JAN 18

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 13

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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 REPAIR WALL NEXT TO COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED AND YELLOW STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST FROM VENTS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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 ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

JUL 7

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 11

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD UTENSILS AND HOLDERS UNTIL CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE STEAMTABLE LOWER SHELF IS BUILTUP WITH GREASE, THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY, THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND THE DISPLAY COOLER HAS SOME WATER AT THE BOTTOM. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE BACK ROOM WALLS AND REAR KITCHEN HOOD AREA ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

NOV 24

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT THE INNER RIGHR SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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 REPLACE BROKEN COVING ON CORNER WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER & SEAL ANY GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS & WALLS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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. ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR ROOM MUST MINIMIZED, & IF NEEDED-KEEP CLEAN/COVERED & ABOVE THE FLOOR.

JUN 3

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any open #10 cans of food must be transferred to regular food containers after opening.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: exterior sides of grill/bulk food containers in rear, interior floors of reach-in coolers/freezer due to food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors along walls of walk-in cooler need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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. Any water-stained ceiling tiles at mezzanine level (for dry storage), must be replaced.

MAR 3

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. The dirty knives and the holder they were in were washed, rinsed and sanitiized at this time.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The ice machine has some light buildup inside which needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The damaged floor tiles in front of the 3-comp sink need to be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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. Remove the grease dripping down into the electrical outlets behind the gyros machine and install a working grease catch for the hood above said area.

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