MUNCHIES GYROS, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3682 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 10

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28

2024

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 6

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 30

2023

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

DEC 10

2021

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP/OPENING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS (CHEESE) FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INTO FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (INSIDE FREEZER). NO GROCERY BAGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK (NEXT TO CASH REGISTER) INFRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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NOV 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING A READY TO EAT HAMBURGER BUN, TOPPINGS FOR BURGER SUCH AS LETTUCE AND TOMATO. ALSO A PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. WHEN REVIEWED THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT HEALTH CODE, EMPLOYEE HAD TO FIND PLASTIC GLOVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND GLOVE WEARING RULE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT ALL REFRIGERATION NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS. NO DATES OF ANY KIND. FOODS SUCH AS ROAST BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLER, SLICED CHEESES, COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED TURKEY AND HAM, COOKED AND PORTIONED RIB TIPS ALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND STEAKS AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BAGS OF FROZEN FRENCH FRIES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON COOKS LINE SHELVING. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS FLOUR MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKS LINE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST REPLACE/RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT ON ALL SIDES AND UNDER SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, DRY STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAG, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2300532 ON 7-1-19 NOT CORRECTED. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, CHEESE, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAR 2

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENT SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BREASTS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE AN END CAP FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PROTECT LIGHT BULB FROM SHATTERING OVER FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM.

SEP 13

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL SMALL FRESH SALAD CONTAINERS, DESSERT CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST MAINTAIN SHRUB/TREE AREA BEHIND THE TRASH DUMPSTER SO AS TO SEAL-UP RODENT HOLES IN THE GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT BREEDING AND RODENT HARBORAGE.FOUND 4 HOLES/ENTRY WAYS INTO THE OUTSIDE TREE AREA AROUND THE TREES AND UP AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE TRASH DUMPSTER AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE FAUCENT BASE HANDLE SO AS TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT BASE. MUST REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ENTRY DOORWAY INTO THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER WEARING T-SHIRT WITHOUT ANY SLEEVES AND TWO WEARING FLIP-FLOP OPEN TOE SANDALS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES AND SHIRTS WITH SLEEVES AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMER COME INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. ONLY STAFF MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. CUSTOMERS AND OTHERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE STAFF ONLY RESTROOM ON PREMISES.

MAR 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SANITIZE/REPAIR/REPLACE EXTREMELY DETERIORATED GREASE TRAP LID/COVER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR HOT WATER CAFUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AT THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD PREP COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

SEP 24

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN, AREA BY THE SIDE OF SANITIZE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMP SINK, AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL,

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS NOT CLEAN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

NOV 25

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPPINGS,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA,

APR 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,

APR 10

2014

FAIL 4 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

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, AND PROVIDE UP TO DATE LICENSE INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ALONG WALL AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,

AUG 19

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. HOT DOG AT 44.9F, CHICKEN AT 60.4F, STEAK AT 44.9F. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $150.00. AND TOTAL 15LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ,ALONG THE WALL BASE ,ALL CORNER. UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVE ,UNDER THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. STOCKS IN THE STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. LOOSE BASEBOARD BETWEEN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN DOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MAY 9

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 2

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. ALSO SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH DEBRIS AND EMPTY BOTTLES ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. CRACKED BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.MISSING PART OF THE COVING ON THE WALL BASE IN THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR 4" COVING. MUST CLEAN FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE THE GRILL. GAP AROUND THE PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE THE PRODUCE AND CAKE REACH IN COOLER.

MAR 7

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 7

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 30

2012

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

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. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE AN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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 NOT CORRECTED, FROM REPORT #521661 DATED 8-10-11, VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL. #32, BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #37, MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR, #38, MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

AUG 10

2011

PASS 7 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. PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL.

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. BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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 REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BASEBOARD AT BOTTOM OFF WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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 LEAKING FAUCET ON 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

APR 9

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR.

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