Star Gyros
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Star Gyros has 44 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 22 times.
Star Gyros' latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF BEVERAGE ON PREP TABLE NEAR GYRO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED INSIDE FOOD ITEMS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE DISPENSING HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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55
Feb 13, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLING UNITS LONGER THAN 48 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITHOUT LABELS. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... (APPROX 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREAST, 35 LBS GROUND BEEF, 30 LBS ITALIAN SAUSAGES, 25 LBS COOKED STEAK, 15 LBS CORNED BEEF, 2.5 LBS GYRO MEAT. THE INSURED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNITS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE DISCARDED DATE LABELS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WAS ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACE AIR PODS IN EAR, OPERATE PHONE. OPERATE CELLULAR DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY GRAB READY-TO-EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) TO BUILD SANDWICH DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD CONTAMINATE HANDS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED. THE LETTUCE WAS DISCARDED, AND THE FOOD HANDLER PROPERLY WASHED THEIR HANDS AT THIS TIME. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL WORKING INGREDIENTS AS WELL AS FLOUR, BATTER, SEASONING STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOTCORRECTED FROM REPORT #2600541 ON 08/22/24 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORECTED FROM REPORT #2585535 ON 11/20/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #47. OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. #49. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. #55. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND STEAM TABLES. #55.OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55.OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. #56. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS, BOWLS, AND SPOONS STORED INSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 22, 2024
Complaint
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO-DOOR UNIT WITH COLD-HOLD ATTACHED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52F-59F AND STORING TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, TZATZIKI SAUCE, CHEESE, BEEF, CHICKEN). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INPSECTION.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED PER CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED .
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS/WINGS AND 1.5 POUNDS OF PIZZA PUFFS STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 65F-111F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PIC VOLUNTATIRLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, BEEF, STEAK RANGING BETWEEN 52F-59F. APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 2 POUNDS OF CHEESE, 10 POUNDS OF TZATZIKI SAUCE, AND 2 POUNDS OF SLICED LETTUCE. ALL SAID ITEMS ARE STORED INSIDE OF A DOOR UNIT WITH A COLD-HOLD ATTACHED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION INFO.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORECTED FROM REPORT #2585535 ON 11/20/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #47. OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. #49. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. #55. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, AND STEAM TABLES. #55.OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55.OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. #56. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING FLOUR, BREADING, SEASONINGS, ETC, WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND TWO DOOR UPRIGHT COOLING UNITS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS, BOWLS, AND SPOONS STORED INSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 20, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE UNITS.
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Apr 13, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NORTHWEST WALL TO BE DAMAGED AT BOTTOM ALLOWING A 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD CONNECTED TO DELI COOLER UNIT TO HAVE DEEP DARK GROOVES AND MARKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS IN WALL IN MIDDLE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SINGLE DOOR COOLER AND NEXT TO STOVE. OBSERVED HOLE IN SOUTHEAST WALL IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM WASHROOM (BLANKETS, CLOTHES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE, FRYERS, AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ALL HOLES, AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED HOT DOGS, SLICED DELI MEAT, AND COOKED GYRO) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS; FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 35 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND ON A STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 7-UP UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REFINISH SHELVING TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE, FRYERS, AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DRAINAGE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND HOLES IN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ALL HOLES, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THEBASEMENT, AND ON THE SHELVES NEAR THE EXIT DOOR/REAR DESK AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Jul 19, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE LOWER SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FLAT TOP, OBSERVED A CARD BOARD LINER AROUND THE GYRO MEAT UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM GYRO STATION WITH RUST BUILDING UP ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR OF THE FOOD SERVICE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON BOTH HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE FILTERS ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE UNITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD SERVICE HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE COPY ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER THAT JUST TOOK THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Oct 27, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: BURGERS IN PREP AREA (94.6F), GYRO MEAT IN FRONT PREP AREA (105.6F) GYRO MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA (75.9F). ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER: STEAK (44.7F). ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD A TOTAL OF 22 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $713.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPERTOWELS AVAILABLE AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD OVERNIGHT MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKWARE IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT POTS AND PANS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Oct 8, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
39
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Sep 30, 2021
Complaint
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER MAINTAING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES: BEEF (44.0F) AND TOMATO (43.5F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS. COST UNKOWN. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
22
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BURGERS (97.8F) AND FRIED CHICKEN (85.4F). ALL FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT. COST UNKNOWN. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF TOUCHING CELL PHONE AND FACE MASK THEN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS THAT CAUSE CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF IN PREP AREA PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (BURGERS) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES TO PREPARE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS. PRIORITY. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAWING, RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE COOKED GROUND BEEF IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED GROUND BEEF. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
15
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD OVERNIGHT MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
53
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE BOXES OF FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
39
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOALTION FROM REPORT DATED 01/14/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #57 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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32
Jan 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG TOP & SIDES OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH SOILED APRONS ON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
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 HOT HOLDING CABINET AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES AREA AND BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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47
Jan 14, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 70.5F,11LBS. SLICED COOKED GYROS 76.0F- 86.5F,1LBS. COOKED CHOPPED STEAK 93.7F,3LBS. SHREEDED GYROS & CORNED BEEF 84.9F,ON TOPSIDE OF TABLES,INSIDE OF STEAM TABLE AND INSIDE OF A RE-USED FRENCH FRY BOX.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 19LBS. $57.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. DICED CHICKEN 50.9F,5LBS. COOKED TACO MEAT 50.0F STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.10LBS. $25.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
22
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 )(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GYROS,CHICKEN,TACO MEAT,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT IN BETWEEN CASES OF POP,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 2- DEAD MICE ONE ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND OTHER INSIDE OF A BUCKET IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH SOILED APRONS ON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,OPENING IN BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR DOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES AREA AND BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
57
21
Aug 26, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GYRO MEAT STORED ON A SHELF BESIDE THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(90.3F). ALL TCS FOODS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
21
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS AND MAINTAIN. 7-28-060
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82
Aug 4, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS,CHICKEN WINGS 83.3F (HOT HOLDING UNIT) AND ITALIAN BEEF 94.3F(STOVE TOP) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LB OF CHICKEN WINGS AND 5LB ITALIAN BEEF VALUED AT $30 TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
21
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.5F. COOLING UNITS SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT, SOUR CREAM, AND TZATZIKI SAUCE)IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(47.5F-50.5F).MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100LBS VALUED AT $1000 TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #21
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74
May 14, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT PARTIALLY MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
82
Mar 4, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA PUFFS(75.4F) AND CHICKEN(73.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35 POUNDS VALUED AT $95. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
21
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(62.2F) STORED IN A WHITE BUCKET ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10 POUNDS VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
22
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT PARTIALLY MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXHAUST HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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58
Oct 30, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
49
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER TO PROTECT FROM THE DEBRIS.
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90
Apr 11, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: *PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMLPY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR FOODS.
36
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVIES USE FOR CUTTING SANDWHICHES STORE THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER WHEN NOT IN USE.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEE'S WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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67
Apr 11, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET AND SKILLET. OBSERVED FISH AT 128.1F AND CHICKEN AT 122.1F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. ALSO, OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 97.1F INSIDE OF THE SKILLET. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED PRODUCE (LETTUCE AND GREEN PEPPERS) STORED ON THE SAME SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AS RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOODS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER UNDER DIRTY SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM AND UNCOVERED CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO, OBSERVED A BUCKET OF CHOPPED ONIONS STORED IN A BUCKET THAT WAS MARKED "DISH DETERGENT." SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IN DIRTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS. OBSERVED DIRTY KNIVES STORED IN THE KNIFE RACK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES THAT ARE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, PREP TABLE AND COOLERS, SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, KNIFE RACK, CHEST FREEZER AND DUST ON HANGING STORAGE RACK FOR POTS AND PANS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR THE CEILING IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING. REGLUE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 14, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN SHELVING IN THE SAME AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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90
Aug 3, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR.
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86
Jan 13, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-N COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA.
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90
Dec 19, 2016
Recent Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1965988 DATE 10-05-2016 (34)REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-N COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILS-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AR
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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70
Dec 14, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1965988 DATE 10-05-2016 (34)REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-N COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILS-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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Oct 5, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING WARM AIR INSIDE OF UNIT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING WARM AIR INSIDE OF UNIT).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 12, 2016
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER (48.8F) AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(52.1F) BOTH FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WERE DISCARDED AND UNITS WERE ALSO TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CUT TOMATOES-49.3F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-47.9F, GROUND BEEF-52.1F, PIZZA PUFFS-51.4F, STEAK BURGERS-52.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(25LB VALUED AT $90) WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR. THAT THE SINK MUST BE SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE WHEN CLEANING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR. ALSO FOUND OUTER DOOR OPEN WITH THE STORM DOOR NOT PROPERLY INSECT OR RODENT-PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS(ALSO NOTED A FOUL ODOR), RODENT AND INSECT-PROOF STORM DOOR OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED WHICH MUST BE INSECT AND RODENT-PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GREASE RECEPTACLE IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE LID OF THE RECEPTACLE, MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING WARM AIR INSIDE OF UNIT).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. WASTE LINE PIPE FOR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND OVER FLOOR DRAIN, LEAVING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON THE FLOOR- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIPE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT.
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Aug 31, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE STOVE, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VENT SYSTEM AND ABOVE DOOR AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE MOP BUCKET AND ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE UPWARD TO DRY.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT BEGINNING JAN. 1, 2017 ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
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Dec 19, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN THE DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN THE DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jul 11, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE TORN AND RIPPED GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER,UNDERCOUNTER GASKETS AND THE TWO DOOR LATCHES AND THE WALKIN COOLER LATCH.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DREASE BUILDUP.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
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May 14, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS TOO.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
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Oct 23, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES FRYERS, GRILL, PREP COOLERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALSO BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CORNER AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GRILL, CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT ALSO.
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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. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPE BEHIND TOILET AND AROUND PIPES OF HANDSINK IN WASHROOM. ALSO SEAL AROUND PIPE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER.
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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 ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT.
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Oct 13, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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:Unused equipment on site, deep fryers,grill table,pipes,walk in cooler shelves. VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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 replace:Damaged floor tiles in prep area and lobby. VIOLATION STILL PENDING
34
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:All openings around pipes.Must repair:Ceiling in poor repair in prep area.Must seal:Holes in lower wallbases under storage shelves VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must remove:tape from faucet neck at mopsink.Must repair:Leaky pipe in basement VIOLATION STILL PENDING
38
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:Articles off of floor in basement. VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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:Unused equipment on site, deep fryers,grill table,pipes,walk in cooler shelves.
33
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 replace:Damaged floor tiles in prep area and lobby.
34
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:All openings around pipes.Must repair:Ceiling in poor repair in prep area.Must seal:Holes in lower wallbases under storage shelves
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.Must remove:tape from faucet neck at mopsink.Must repair:Leaky pipe in basement
38
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:Articles off of floor in basement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Gyros on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 44 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Star Gyros.
Has Star Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Star Gyros have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Star Gyros means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Star Gyros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Gyros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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