Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria

800 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jun 6, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria's record stops at Jun 6, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2011
Routine
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. THE SHELVES ARE DIRTY UNDER THE STEAMTABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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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. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY, WET BUILDUP IN CORNERS AND EDGES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Sep 13, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the walk-in cooler shelves and can opener. Seal the new wood base for the rear cooler.
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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. Increase the lighting in the back room.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria on file is from Jun 6, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria.

Has Downtown Gyros & Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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