Sunrise Gyros

8106 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Sunrise Gyros stretching back to 2011. On Oct 24, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Sunrise Gyros's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 24, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sunrise Gyros on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Oct 24, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND IN CORNERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS AND UNSHIELDED LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WITH LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR OR A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Dec 8, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GYROS,ITALIAN BEEF, AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS ACCUMLATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES.TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES INSIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR AND REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR WHERE NECESSARY. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED, COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON DOOR SWEEP FOR REAR OUTSIDE DOOR. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORS & CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Feb 25, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND TRASH OBSERVED ON GROUND IN REAR BACKYARD AREA BY GARBAGE CORRAL-OUTSIDE PERIMETER OF BUILDING MUST KEPT CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-39 020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED, COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SCREW ON DOOR SWEEP FOR REAR OUTSIDE DOOR. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORS & CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunrise Gyros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Gyros on file is from Oct 24, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunrise Gyros?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sunrise Gyros.

Has Sunrise Gyros' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunrise Gyros have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sunrise Gyros means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.