Hyde Park Gyros
Last inspected: May 20, 2013
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The health department has logged 11 inspections at Hyde Park Gyros, the earliest from 2010. Hyde Park Gyros was last inspected on May 20, 2013. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Hyde Park Gyros since May 20, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
May 20, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 183.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE RUST AND PAINT GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, SLICER, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL IN REAR WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR LIGHT FIXTURE. REPAIR WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER.
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Mar 15, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHILI 165.5F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHAKE MIXER, FRYERS, GRILL, SHELVES, CABINETS, SLICER, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TALKING ON PHONE, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING PIZZA PUFF WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING PIZZA PUFF IN FRYER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER ON SODA DISPENSER SHELVES, 6 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER GRILL, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM INSIDE CLOSET, 3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE OR CURRENT PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHAKE MIXER, FRYERS, GRILL, SHELVES, CABINETS, SLICER, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 25, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED IE. GYROS, BURGERS, BEEF. ALSO, NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND OPEN BAIT GREEN POISON SPILLED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN BASEMENT BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND PREP RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE BAIT/POISON IN ENCLOSED BAIT BOX AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED OPEN BAIT FROM SAID AREAS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE PEELING SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED,PEELING AND BUBBLING WALL PAINT IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ABOVE MOP SINK, AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS ALONG SOUTH BASEMENT WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE CHEST.
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Mar 11, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON SHELF UNDER PREP COOLER,IN PREP COOLER MOTOR HOUSING,IN BASEMENT CORNERS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA/OFFICE AND IN HALLWAY CLOSET. ALSO FOUND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (GYROS,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE PEELING SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED,PEELING AND BUBBLING WALL PAINT IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ABOVE MOP SINK AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS ALONG SOUTH BASEMENT WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER RESIDENTIAL STOVE IN BASEMENT. VENTILATION MUST BE INSTALLED DUCT TO ROOF OR STOVE REMOVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE CHEST.
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Feb 7, 2011
Consultation
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE PEELING SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED,PEELING AND BUBBLING WALL PAINT IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ABOVE MOP SINK AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS ALONG SOUTH BASEMENT WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER RESIDENTIAL STOVE IN BASEMENT. VENTILATION MUST BE INSTALLED DUCT TO ROOF OR STOVE REMOVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE CHEST.
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Jan 26, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (BEEF,ETC)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE PEELING SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED,PEELING AND BUBBLING WALL PAINT IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ABOVE MOP SINK AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS ALONG SOUTH BASEMENT WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND SLOW DRAIN AT 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER RESIDENTIAL STOVE IN BASEMENT. VENTILATION MUST BE INSTALLED DUCT TO ROOF OR STOVE REMOVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE CHEST.
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Jan 19, 2011
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND HOT WATER SOURCE AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAKY PIPES UNDER SINK. ONCE HOT WATER SOURCE TURNED ON,OBSERVED WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO FLOOR. ALSO, FOUND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT WASHBOWL IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES WHERE MISSING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS AND 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE OFFICE/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,UNDER UNUSED SOFT SERVE MACHINE,IN MOTOR HOUSING OF PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,NEXT TO SIDE EXIT DOOR,IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET UNDER BASEBOARD,IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM UNDER WASHBOWL,IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER PREP AND STORAGE TABLES,BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE REACH IN FREEZERS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, NO COMPLETE WRITTEN LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY APPLY PESTICIDES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. OBSERVED TRICKLING HOT WATER BEING COLLECTED IN BUCKETS OVER TIME TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR SINK BASINS. ALSO NOTED LEFT COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE BROKEN AND BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING HEAVILY. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT DRAINED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AND MUST MAKE ALL OTHER NOTED REPAIRS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE PEELING SHELVING RACKS IN REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN REACH IN FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED,PEELING AND BUBBLING WALL PAINT IN BASEMENT WASHROOM, ABOVE MOP SINK AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS ALONG SOUTH BASEMENT WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE HOLE IN 1ST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND BOWL FAUCET BASE TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT FRONT ICE CHEST.
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Apr 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED RODENT PROOF, NOTED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED, OVER LOADED WITH GARBAGE BOXES etc. THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING/RODENT PROOF.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVER, i.e. hamburger, gyros etc.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS INSPECTION-TAGGED MACHINE-INFORMED EMPLOYEE (OWNER NOT ON SITE) THAT MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER INSTALLED OVER THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE PER CITY CODE.
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Feb 9, 2010
Complaint
5 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. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED ABOUT 20 RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES ON COUNTER UNCOVERED, ALSO NOTED FROZEN FISH IN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN OPEN PLASTIC BAG AND ICE CRYSTALS ON THE FISH, ABOUT 2 OPEN BAGS WITH ABOUT 7-12 PICES OF FISH. MUST PROTECT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS DURING STORAGE, PREP AND DISPLAY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION WHRN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARES/SERVED. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHENEVER ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVER (HAMBURGERS GYROS).
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.CUSTOMERS TOILET NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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 #121146, DATED 4/14/09. VIOLATIONS 32-UNDERCOUNTER COOLER NOT MAINTAINED,V-33,DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT i.e.COOLERS SHELVES-GRILL-TABLE LEGS V35-CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT SECURING WALLPAPER-MAKING ALL WALLS TIGHTFITTING AND EASY CLEANABLE,SEALING ALL HOLES CRACKS AND CREVICES.REPLACE LOOSE CEILING TILES AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPTMENT i.e.PIPES. V36- DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. V38-REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET. V38-INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE-PER CITY CODE OVER TAYLOR SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IN RESTAURANT. NOTICED AN ASHTRAY ON THE RADIATOR NEXT TO THE SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH A CIGARETTE BUTT IN THE ASHTRAY. MUST NOT HAVE ANY EVIDENCE OF SMOKING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hyde Park Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hyde Park Gyros on file is from May 20, 2013. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hyde Park Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hyde Park Gyros.
Has Hyde Park Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hyde Park Gyros have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hyde Park Gyros means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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