Niko'S Gyros
Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record
2025-07-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER . MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, A...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GRPUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
2025-07-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD ...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW CHICKEN AND STEAK, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. ...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NOTED A RESIDENTIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS U...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED PIC PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER . MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GRPUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595504 CONDUCTED ON 05/31/2024:(58)2-102.13 SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
2024-05-31 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WASHING/SANITIZING PROCEDURE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
2023-10-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS AT 144F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVE...
2022-11-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2021-08-10 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.
2020-04-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2020-04-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 122.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $2. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CHICKEN BREASTS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 9# OF FOOD WORTH $11. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2019-05-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 13 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS USE BY DATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STAND IN FRONT PREP AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GRILL TABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STAY ON LONGER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED TILE IN WINDOW SILL IN FRONT PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
2019-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. SLICED GYROS 79.5F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE,5OZ. COOKED ONIONS 87.8F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.APPX. 1.5LBS.$...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT AND RAW FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. PICO DE GALLO 46.4F,15- SHELLED RAW EGGS 54.9F,6OZ. FRENCH TOAST BATTER 54.3F,1LBS.BEEF KABOBS 53.4F,5OZ. BAJA SLAW 55.8F,6LBS. TZATZIKI SAUCE 45.3F-53.1F,2LBS. CUT LETTUC...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS USE BY DATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STAND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GRILL TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST MAKE FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STAY ON LONGER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED TILE IN WINDOW SILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2017-12-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN FRONT KITCHEN. RAW WOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS OBSERVED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
2017-11-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF FYING INSECT PROBLEM ON PREMISES. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 FLIES WERE NOTED ON THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIO...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN FRONT KITCHEN. RAW WOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OB SERVED WIPING CLOTHS OBSERVED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2017-04-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-04-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO TEMPERED OR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGER TURN ON THE HOT RUNNING WATER DURING INSPECTION. TEMPERED AND HOT RUNNING WATER NOW AVAILABE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT THE FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON RUBBER GASKETS AT SERVICE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHELVES AND LININGS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP LINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, FNAS IN THE BATHROOMS, DINING AREA AND ON CEILING ABOVE THE COOLER BY THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS PUT ON ONE COMPARTMENT AND RELEASED, IT BACKS UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS WITH DIRT AND GREASE. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIN...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED A PINKISH, BROWNISH DISCOLORATION AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON RUBBER GASKETS AT SERVICE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHELVES AND LININGS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP LINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, FNAS IN THE BATHROOMS, DINING AREA AND ON CEILING ABOVE THE COOLER BY THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-06-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIVES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA STORED ON BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA.UST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-04-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 58.6F AND COOKED CHICKEN GYRO AT 62.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF F...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID AND SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIVES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA STORED ON BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA.UST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINATIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. WHEN WATER WAS LET INTO COMPARTMENTS WATER WOULD NOT GO DOWN, OLD FOOD DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN WATER CAUSING FACILITY TO BE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. FACILITY CONTACTED PLUMBER ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING SURFACES AND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP SURFACE AND ON LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF BOTH FRYERS. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REFRIGERATION GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDU...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED EXPOSED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BACK OF HOUSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATED BEHIND COOKING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE STORAGE AREA RIGHT OUTSIDE THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR (SEAL OFF THE HOLE) AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, ON THE CEILING VENTS ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET NECK AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT MOPS OR ELEVATE TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2014-04-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/repla...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, fan guard not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean, need cleaning, kitchen vents not clean, need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shield in rear prep area, and in rear storage areas shall be provided.
2013-11-22 Pass Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS IN THE REAR AREA. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN GRILLING STATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
2013-10-21 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS IN THE REAR AREA. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN GRILLING STATION.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
2012-06-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-05-29 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA BACKING UP INTO OTHER SINKS COMPARTMENTS WHEN DRAINING, WASTE WATER COMING BACK UP INTO SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINKS RODDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS, NUMBERS 32,33, 34, & 38, ISSUED 6/16/2012, REPORT NUMBER 585407, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN CLOSET AREA BY BATHROOMS OUT IN THE DINING AREA, BETTER MAINTAIN
2011-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
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.F...
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.
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.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail including shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.
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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
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