MR. GYROS INC.

Chicago Health Dept

107 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2018.

Last inspected Apr 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 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 TOUCHING/PREPPING, READY TO EAT FOOD, LETTUCE AT FRONT PREP COUNTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. ALSO OBSERVED SAME FOOD HANDLER GRAB TOAST, FROM TOASTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS OR SINGLE GLOVES, TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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 INTERMITTENT AND NO LONGER THAN 4 HOURS. OBSERVED 12 BOTTLES OF NESTLE PURE LIFE WATER, STORED IN ICE BIN, LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ICE USED IN THIS PARTICULAR ICE BIN SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR CONSUMPTION, NOT BEVERAGE STORAGE. MANAGER CORRECTED BOTH VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS, IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVER ABOVE FRY STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 1

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 25

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP TABLE/COOLER WITH STAINS,DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED SHELVING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSRVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN SYRUP BOXES AT REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

NOV 24

2015

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Pest Activity

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1559726 DATED 6/30/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.#35)INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#38)NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#45)NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLLED INTO THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

UPGRADED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

UPGDRADED TO SERIOUS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UPGRADED TO SERIOUS

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

UPGRADED TO SERIOUS

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JUN 30

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLLED INTO THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.

OCT 30

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS WERE NOT WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

OCT 23

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1401306 ON 2/19/14 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. 35/01 - REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS WERE NOT WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER AND IN A CONTAINER BETWEEN THE COOLER AND THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED AND BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK.

JUN 20

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD USED AS A SHELF COVERINGS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

DEC 15

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 5

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, OFFICE, AND CLOSET. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS AND AROUND THE CONTAINER USED TO STORE DIRTY LINENS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #612282 ON 6/16/11 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01 - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. 32/01 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER. 33/01 - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE AREA NEAR THE SIDE DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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 COVER ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LINE PREP COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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. OBSERVED STAGNANT WATER AND JUICES IN THE OVERFLOW DRAIN PAN FOR THE JUICE DISPENSER. IT MUST BE SLOPED TO DRAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.

JUN 16

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI, HAMBURGERS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE AREA NEAR THE SIDE DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.

JAN 21

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 15

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 6

2010

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN OFFICE, WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (SERVING & PREPARING GROUND BEEF, HOT DOGS,ETC). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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