New West Side Gyro Inc.

754 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, New West Side Gyro Inc. has 23 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. New West Side Gyro Inc.'s record stops at Jan 29, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting New West Side Gyro Inc. on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
49
86
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON HANDWASHING SINK TO DRY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER AIR-DRYING LOCATIONS FOR WIPING CLOTHS.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE COVERED WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA OF SPILLAGE OF SAUCE AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 29, 2022
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO BODY FLUID SPILL KIT OR SUPPLIES/PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT OR PUT TOGETHER SUPPLIES LISTED IN VIOLATION DESCRIPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
5
90
Jan 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) INSIDE CONTAINER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CHICKEN IN REAR AREA AT 50.1F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $12. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR AREA, RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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70
May 19, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTCLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/11/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A TIN PAN WITH RICE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MANAGER REMOVED PAN DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises;For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TAKING ORDERS AND NOT WEARING FACE COVERING AND 2- MALE CUSTOMERS INSIDE OF RESTAURANT WITHOUT FACE COVERING.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO PLACE MASK ON AND CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
64
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Feb 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. UPON INSPECTION 2/21/20 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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90
Feb 25, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON (CHICKEN, BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES,ETC) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS , WALK IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING AND MAINTAIN. -
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN AS SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. -
41
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. -
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61
Feb 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MARINATED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ( 54.9F) IN LARGE BUCKET ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A C ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON (CHICKEN, BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES,ETC) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PIC ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS , WALK IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN AS SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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41
May 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.1F, GYRO SAUCE AT 44.6F, POLISH DOGS AT 48F, HAMBURGERS AT 47.6F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD STORED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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78
Aug 30, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk in cooler. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryer on the right side. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
33
90
Dec 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
45
82
May 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE BOWL OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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82
Dec 8, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
90
Nov 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS LETTUCE, PICKLES, AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE ASSEMBLING A HAMBURGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527310 OM 2/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. 36 - END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING. MUST INSTALL. 45 - ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYER AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
33
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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74
Feb 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE CEILING. MUST INSTALL.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Oct 1, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS ALSO THE INTERIOR CADINETS TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT SMALL DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
40
86
Mar 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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86
Aug 22, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: REPEATED VIOLATION FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 08-15-2013 STILL OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GYRO MEAT,ITALIAN BEEF,AND HAMBURGER CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR PREP AREA
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
40
78
Aug 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 THE FRONT AND REAR OUTER DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT DOOR AT BOTTOM AND HAS A1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IN REAR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GYRO MEAT,ITALIAN BEEF,AND HAMBURGER CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR PREP AREA
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
40
74
Mar 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES, SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE, PAINT BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST NOTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR OPEN SEAM IN CEILING IN MIDDLE OF KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE TWO BULBS IN KITCHEN THAT ARE GOING OUT FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING. PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR ABOVE THREE COMP SINK WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Sep 20, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPEN PRODUCTS ON SHELVING NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL OPEN PRODUCT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NOT INTACT, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHIELDS TO PROTECT AGAINST BREAKAGE.
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
2 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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SHIELD LIGHTS ABOVE THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New West Side Gyro Inc. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New West Side Gyro Inc. on file is from Jan 29, 2024. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New West Side Gyro Inc.?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at New West Side Gyro Inc..

Has New West Side Gyro Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New West Side Gyro Inc. have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New West Side Gyro Inc. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.