Bubs Gyros

5800 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: May 17, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Bubs Gyros appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. Bubs Gyros was last inspected on May 17, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Bubs Gyros is from May 17, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Bubs Gyros' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 17, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED,CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WHILE USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,FOUND 2 DRAINS (STORM DRAINS)OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE DOOR WAS OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE WATER REACHING THE GROUND ,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PLUMBER,GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-24-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION; MANAGER SHOWED ME RECEIPT/JOB ORDER 04-04-12 FROM FOUR SEASONS SEWER AND PLUMBING TO PUMP OUT THE DRAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS,CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD MATERIAL ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 28, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found walk-in cooler at 49.0 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below. "Held for Inspection" tag posted. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation and service. Found 20lbs of chicken at 45.8 F, 10 lbs Ribs at 46.2 to 47.6 F, 5 lbs of Cooked ground beef at 46.7 F, 5 qts of Sour cream at 44.7 F, 10 qts of Gyros Sauce 44.1 F and various condiments and sauces. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below at all times. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $1000, 35lbs and 15qts.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-ItalianBeef at 203.0F and Ribs at 47.6F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage shelf in rear storage roomnot seal. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all cooking equipment.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind cooking equipment, along wallbase and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove excessive water.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained throught out premises. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in rear refrigerator. Instructed to provided visible thermometer.
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Dec 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR AND UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BESIDE FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS/SHELVES UNDER COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR BACK OF THE FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED; WALL BEHIND 1 FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATIUON,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 29, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIAL ON WALLS,TUBE TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOOD NOT PROTECTED,CITATION ISSUED,BEFORE END OF INSPECTION MANAGER STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARDED THE ICE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF FREEZER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ATTACHED TUBES IN WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR FAN IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN STORAGE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.VENTS IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST BE FIXED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bubs Gyros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bubs Gyros on file is from May 17, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bubs Gyros?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bubs Gyros.

Has Bubs Gyros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bubs Gyros have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bubs Gyros means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.