Madison Subs & Gyros

657 1/2 E 75Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Madison Subs & Gyros has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Madison Subs & Gyros's record stops at Apr 2, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Madison Subs & Gyros' 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2014

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE UPRIGHT REACH-IN FREEZER,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIMTAIN EQUIPMENT

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND WASHROOM

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS FOR BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN REAR HALLWAY AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA

Dec 10, 2013

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (GYRO MEAT(BEEF/LAMB),DELI MEAT)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN HALLWAY BY KITCHEN, AND CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE DARK CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR OPENING AROUND PIPE IN CEILING AND UPPER SECTION EAST WALL IN FURNCE CLOSET. ALSO REPAIR OPENING IN WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN FURNACE CLOSET. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BELONGS TO PREVIOUS OWNER) MUST BE REMOVED. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR UNUSED WASHROOM.

Nov 18, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN HALLWAY BY KITCHEN, AND CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA(BELONGS TO PREVIOUS OWNER) MUST BE REMOVED. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR UNUSED WASHROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Madison Subs & Gyros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Madison Subs & Gyros on file is from Apr 2, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Madison Subs & Gyros?

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

Has Madison Subs & Gyros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madison Subs & Gyros have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Madison Subs & 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.

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