The Original Nicks Gyros
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2019
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Score
THE ORIGINAL NICKS GYROS, located at 5238 N Nagle Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 6, 2019. This inspection resulted in 4 major and 13 minor violations, with notable issues concerning physical facilities, employee knowledge, and procedures for handling vomiting and diarrheal events. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, historical data shows that THE ORIGINAL NICKS GYROS has predominantly received low-risk ratings across its 12 previous inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 6, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Mar 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 6, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Sep 6, 2019 Inspection
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (EG FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING, WALLS AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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