APR 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MR. GYROS INC.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
107 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2018 · passed with conditions
10 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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)
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).
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.
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.
MAY 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 12015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 1
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 242015FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2015
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
UPGRADED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UPGDRADED TO SERIOUS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
UPGRADED TO SERIOUS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
UPGRADED TO SERIOUS
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JUN 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 302014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 30
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 232014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
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 192014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE CRACKED AND BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.
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 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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 52011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 162011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 62010FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2010
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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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