WEST SIDE GYROS.
754 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) INSIDE CONTAINER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CHICKEN IN REAR AREA AT 50.1F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $12. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR AREA, RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 112021FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A TIN PAN WITH RICE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MANAGER REMOVED PAN DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTCLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/11/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BASEMENT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises;For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TAKING ORDERS AND NOT WEARING FACE COVERING AND 2- MALE CUSTOMERS INSIDE OF RESTAURANT WITHOUT FACE COVERING.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO PLACE MASK ON AND CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. UPON INSPECTION 2/21/20 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
FEB 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON (CHICKEN, BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES,ETC) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS , WALK IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING AND MAINTAIN. -
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN AS SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. -
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. -
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FEB 142019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PIC ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A C ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MARINATED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ( 54.9F) IN LARGE BUCKET ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON (CHICKEN, BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES,ETC) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS , WALK IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN AS SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAY 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.1F, GYRO SAUCE AT 44.6F, POLISH DOGS AT 48F, HAMBURGERS AT 47.6F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD STORED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
AUG 302017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk in cooler. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer on the right side. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
DEC 52016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
MAY 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE BOWL OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 82015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 302015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS LETTUCE, PICKLES, AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE ASSEMBLING A HAMBURGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527310 OM 2/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. 36 - END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING. MUST INSTALL. 45 - ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 252015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING. MUST INSTALL.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 12014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS ALSO THE INTERIOR CADINETS TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT SMALL DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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