Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original 25 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER . MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GRPUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW CHICKEN AND STEAK, ETC. IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A RESIDENTIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, OSCAR LAMADRID, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2595504 CONDUCTED ON 05/31/2024:(58)2-102.13 SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER . MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GRPUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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May 31, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WASHING/SANITIZING PROCEDURE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS AT 144F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 18, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NONE OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.
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Apr 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS IN A CONTAINER ON THE GRILL AT 122.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $2. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BREASTS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE GRILL AT 49.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 9# OF FOOD WORTH $11. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SOOT AND DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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May 31, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS USE BY DATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STAND IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GRILL TABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STAY ON LONGER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED TILE IN WINDOW SILL IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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May 30, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT AND RAW FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. PICO DE GALLO 46.4F,15- SHELLED RAW EGGS 54.9F,6OZ. FRENCH TOAST BATTER 54.3F,1LBS.BEEF KABOBS 53.4F,5OZ. BAJA SLAW 55.8F,6LBS. TZATZIKI SAUCE 45.3F-53.1F,2LBS. CUT LETTUCE 60.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12.5LBS.$30.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. SLICED GYROS 79.5F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE,5OZ. COOKED ONIONS 87.8F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.COS.APPX. 1.5LBS.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS USE BY DATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STAND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STAY ON LONGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED TILE IN WINDOW SILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 5, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN FRONT KITCHEN. RAW WOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS OBSERVED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Nov 28, 2017
Routine
7 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: EVIDENCE OF FYING INSECT PROBLEM ON PREMISES. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 FLIES WERE NOTED ON THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-02O.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN FRONT KITCHEN. RAW WOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OB SERVED WIPING CLOTHS OBSERVED ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO TEMPERED OR HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGER TURN ON THE HOT RUNNING WATER DURING INSPECTION. TEMPERED AND HOT RUNNING WATER NOW AVAILABE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT THE FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON RUBBER GASKETS AT SERVICE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHELVES AND LININGS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, FNAS IN THE BATHROOMS, DINING AREA AND ON CEILING ABOVE THE COOLER BY THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS PUT ON ONE COMPARTMENT AND RELEASED, IT BACKS UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS WITH DIRT AND GREASE. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. PLUMBERS WERE CALLED AND ARRIVED TO CORRECT DURING INSPECTION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH, BROWNISH DISCOLORATION AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON RUBBER GASKETS AT SERVICE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHELVES AND LININGS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, FNAS IN THE BATHROOMS, DINING AREA AND ON CEILING ABOVE THE COOLER BY THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA STORED ON BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA.UST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST 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: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 58.6F AND COOKED CHICKEN GYRO AT 62.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $45 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID AND SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA STORED ON BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA.UST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINATIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. WHEN WATER WAS LET INTO COMPARTMENTS WATER WOULD NOT GO DOWN, OLD FOOD DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN WATER CAUSING FACILITY TO BE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. FACILITY CONTACTED PLUMBER WHO ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED VIOLATION. SINK NOW DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING SURFACES AND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP SURFACE AND ON LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF BOTH FRYERS. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REFRIGERATION GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BACK OF HOUSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATED BEHIND COOKING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY 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 A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE STORAGE AREA RIGHT OUTSIDE THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR (SEAL OFF THE HOLE) AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR, AND ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET NECK AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT MOPS OR ELEVATE TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, fan guard not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, ceiling tiles in front prep area not clean, need cleaning, kitchen vents not clean, need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in rear prep area, and in rear storage areas shall be provided.
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Nov 22, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS IN THE REAR AREA. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN GRILLING STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BEANS IN THE REAR AREA. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER THE GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN GRILLING STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE BOXES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jun 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA BACKING UP INTO OTHER SINKS COMPARTMENTS WHEN DRAINING, WASTE WATER COMING BACK UP INTO SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINKS RODDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS, NUMBERS 32,33, 34, & 38, ISSUED 6/16/2012, REPORT NUMBER 585407, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CLOSET AREA BY BATHROOMS OUT IN THE DINING AREA, BETTER MAINTAIN
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND A STOELTING ROSS TOP LOADER FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN USE AT THIS TIME.MUST SUPPLY HOT,COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT SAID UNIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF WASHING AND SANITIZING OF ALL NON-REMOVABLE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-FAX LETTER 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT REAR 2 DOOR 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.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail including shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.
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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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH GARBAGE DISPOSAL UNIT NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK,MAINTAIN CLEAN ALL DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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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.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original.
Has Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Niko's Gyros — Jim's Original is inspected around two times per year on average.
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