Jj's Gyros

13507 S Brainard Ave, Chicago, IL 60633
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jj's Gyros six times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jj's Gyros dates to Feb 20, 2015.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Jj's Gyros' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.3 COMPARTRMENT SINK AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP AND CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE (1) STOPPER AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING (USING HIS CELL PHONE, TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD (CHEESE) AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. WHEN TOLD TO WASH HANDS OBSERVE HIM JUST RINSE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND REAR REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE GRILL AND ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR ONE WHEN PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Jan 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
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Dec 28, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: LACK OF ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COOLER OR FREEZER ON PREMISES.NO 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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL CO.MUST PROVIDE.ALSO SIDE ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AND BOTTOM SIDE AREAS OF 2-DOORS,APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.NO HAND SINK.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT/COLD WATER.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER.MUST SEAL WOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPENINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AROUND PIPES.MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENINGS IN WALL AREAS.MUST SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WTH HOT AND COLD WATER AT MOP SINK AND BACK FLOW DEVICE 7F/6 INCHES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMEMTER IN COOLER OR FOR FOOD HANDLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN AT REAR DOOR AND REAR OF BUILDING.MUST REMOVE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jj's Gyros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jj's Gyros on file is from Feb 20, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jj's Gyros?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jj's Gyros.

Has Jj's Gyros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jj's Gyros have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jj's 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.