Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg

1809 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2014

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg's record stops at Jan 27, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2014

Routine

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: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Repair water leak at base of faucet of the 3 compartment sink.

Dec 5, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Nov 30, 2012

License

6 minor violations.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: Found inadequate waste water disposal i.e. waste water coming up from floor drain onto floor when a compartment at the 3 comp sink is filled then released and waste water not properly draining out from floor drain beneath the 1 comp sink at the kitchen-prep area.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: Found black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Found front door to the food establishment not insect/rodent proofed must be sealed all accross the bottom of said door and provide,maintain a map locator inside the log book for identifying pest control services.

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

Inspector notes: Found no city of chicago sanitation certificate or valid documentation on premises during this inspection.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Backflow prevention devices are needed at the following areas ice machine.

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

Inspector notes: Unused kitchen equipments from previous business must be removed from premises.

Oct 10, 2012

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg on file is from Jan 27, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ram's Gyros, Hot Dogs, Hamburg 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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Score: 78 — Low Risk

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