Mr Gyros
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2016
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Score
Mr Gyros appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Mr Gyros's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 8, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1763257 DATE 04-20-2016(35)MUST REPLACE SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA AND REPACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT ARE(41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE EXIT DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND UNDERNEATH STAIRS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHTB SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Apr 20, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOIS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA AND REPACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAS NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE EXIT DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND UNDERNEATH STAIRS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DINNING AREA AND REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA
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Mar 9, 2016
Consultation
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566386 DATE 08-18-2015(33)THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL GREASY AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER,MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT,CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA(34)CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK(38)RUSTOBSERVED ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DINNING AREA AND REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM AND UNDERNEATH STAIRS INSIDE THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GYROS AND ITALIAN BEEF, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566386 DATE 08-18-2015(33)THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL GREASY AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER,MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT,CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA(34)CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK(38)RUSTOBSERVED ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DINNING AREA AND REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM AND UNDERNEATH STAIRS INSIDE THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYER AND GRILL GREASY AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A LEAK OBSERVED FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER SINK. RUST OBSERVED ON THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 17, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & GRILL TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT UPPER SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & 2ND FL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ENTRY WAY AND DINING AREA,LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN DINING AREA AT WINDOW.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ATM MACHINE.DAMAGED WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA AT WINDOW
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON 2ND FL.
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Dec 4, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET AND ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED 3- COMP SINK ON 2ND FL. AND ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL,UNDER STAIRS ON TOP OF CEILING TILES ON SAME FLOOR.ALSO FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/4/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & GRILL TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT UPPER SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA & 2ND FL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ENTRY WAY AND DINING AREA,LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN DINING AREA AT WINDOW.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND ATM MACHINE.DAMAGED WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA AT WINDOW.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON 2ND FL.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE KNIVES.
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Dec 12, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE LOWBOY REACH IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY INNER EDGE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE THE INTERIOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER IS BROKEN ON THE HOT LINE, REPLACE THE THERMOMETER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDER.
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Feb 4, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AND FLOORING AT WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTUCTED MANAGMENT TO REMOVE LINERS AND STATED TO MANAGEMNT THAT SMOOTH LIGHT COLORED EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO HOT LINE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE CRAWLSPACE IN BASEMENT AND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Mar 9, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNIT AT PREP TABLE & DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN & REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL & SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILE AT FRONT WINDOW IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR ON 2ND FL.
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Mar 2, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON CELL PHONE WHILE PUTTING FOOD ON THE GRILL & 2 DIFFERENT FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON TRAINING FOOD HANDLERS TO WASH HANDS AT PROPER SINKS.(CRITICAL 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE LEADING FROM BASEMENT & ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.ALSO OPEN & BAGS OF POISION ON LANDING IN BASEMENT.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE & BOTTOM.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO MSDS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,POISION.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNIT AT PREP TABLE & DEEP FRYERS.
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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 CLEAN & REPAIR FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL & SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILE AT FRONT WINDOW IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR ON 2ND FL.
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Jun 11, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR, NEEDS RESEAL
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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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Gyros on file is from Dec 8, 2016. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mr Gyros.
Has Mr Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Gyros have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr 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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