Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros

7855 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2023
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2021, Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 22, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros dates to Mar 22, 2023.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 22, 2023
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES AND SIGNS ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND THE FLOORS OF THE FACILITY AT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR EXIT DOOR, THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE FLOOR AND WALL AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE PEPSI COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION (03/11/2020). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED AN OPENED CAN OF CHEESE SAUCE STORED IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYING STATION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY OPEN CAN GOODS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTEAD USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE WALK-IN COOLER IN DIS-REPAIR AND UNABLE TO CLOSE OR STAY CLOSED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OSERVED RAW WOOD ALONG THE EDGES OF THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A LEG FOR HOLDING COOKING EQUIMENT, AND THE SMALL WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE OUTLETS WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT IN ALL SAID AREAS, IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED THE DOORKNOB MISSING ON THE EPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED, POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER ONLY PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER COMING FROM OUTSIDE AND THEN BEGAN TO PREPARE FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT AND COOKED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE, SLICED DELI MEATS (CORN BEEF, TURKEY,AND HAM)NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYING STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR READY TO EAT FOODS AND COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. ALL FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. RICE (2LBS), CORN BEEF(2 LBS), HAM (1LB), TURKEY (1LB) AT $40 WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE MOST RECENT RECORD OF VISITS, AND A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150-200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE ENTIRE WALL WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATE AT THE FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY, UNDER THE WOODEN PALLET NEXT TO THE FURNACE AREA AT THE FRONT AREA OF THE FACILITY, ON THE FLOOS AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE MEAT SLICER EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE SAME AREA, ON THE FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE MOP SINK AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND GRILLING STATION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND BEHING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENED CAN OF CHEESE SAUCE STORED IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYING STATION AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ANY OPEN CAN GOODS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSTEAD USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE WALK-IN COOLER IN DIS-REPAIR AND UNABLE TO CLOSE OR STAY CLOSED INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OSERVED RAW WOOD ALONG THE EDGES OF THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A LEG FOR HOLDING COOKING EQUIMENT, AND THE SMALL WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE OUTLETS WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT IN ALL SAID AREAS, IN ORDER TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR KNOB MISSING ON THE EPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE USE OF BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD BOXES AND SIGNS ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND THE FLOORS OF THE FACILITY AT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE REAR EXIT DOOR, THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING ATTHE FLOOR AND WALL AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE PEPSI COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL SAID AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION (03/11/2020). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 12, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM FREEZER BURN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT(BROKEN TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM FREEZER BURN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER ELEVATION FOR FOOD ITEMS. MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT(BROKEN TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD DIRTY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING IN THE DRY GOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros on file is from Mar 22, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros.

Has Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nuevo Billy's Gyros Llc — Billy's Gyros means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.