The Original Nicks Gyros
Last inspected: Sep 6, 2019
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Score
The Original Nicks Gyros appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 6, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Note that The Original Nicks Gyros's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 6, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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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
Sep 6, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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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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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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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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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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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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Mar 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AWAY PAINTED SHELVING AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND OBSERVED WORN PLASTIC COATED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESEAL SHELVING UNITS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PANEL AT REAR STORAGE AREA BOWED AND NOT PROPERLY FITTED INTO FRAME.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AND BOWED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND SHIELDS.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP.--------MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn gasket on the 1 door cooler at the front counter. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the three compartment (single faucet 3 comp) faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR SHELF LINERS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED KNIVES AT FRONT PREP AREA STORED BETWEEN THE FRONT COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND ON WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DUST AND GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED ON 12-11-14,REPORT#1424667.PRESENTLY NO EMPLOYEE WITH IDPH FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Dec 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE ALSO MENS/WOMENS VENTILATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND WASHROOM VENTILATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER\WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning, floors in rear kitchen area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler walls, ceiling not clean, need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shilds in prep areas not clean, need cleaning.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area behind reach in cooler not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in rear prep area had hole, (in state of disrepair), shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, rear kitchen areas need detailed cleaning.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found thermometer inside walk in cooler in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced.
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Feb 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label foods in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks, not clean need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(Crevices).
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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.Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detiled cleaning(corners)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Light shields in prep areas need cleaning.Missing light shields in bathrooms shall be provided.
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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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas need cleaning(detailed).
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May 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. NEED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DINING AREA, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Nicks Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Nicks Gyros on file is from Sep 6, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Nicks Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Original Nicks Gyros.
Has The Original Nicks Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Original Nicks Gyros have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Original Nicks Gyros means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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