Windy City Gyros

3932 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Windy City Gyros appears in inspection records 34 times, starting in 2010. Windy City Gyros was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.

Windy City Gyros' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Complaint

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CASE OF CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR BOTH DOORS OF THE SALAD DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE WALL AND ICE MACHINE IN THE CORNER OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE DESK IN THE OFFICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND NO ASHTRAYS CAN BE STORED WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008. 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM CANVASS INSPECTION ON 10/23/2024 (INSPECTION NO. 2605186): #57 2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE COMPLETES AND MAINTAINS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 3O DAYS OF HIRE. #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ANY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, AND TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL LISTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL-MOUNTED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND MOUNT DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER BENEATH STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA FROM CONDENSATE DISCHARGE DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE CONDENSATE DISCHARGE FROM BOTH STEAM TABLE AND ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY TO SEWAGE DRAIN OR OTHER APPROVED WASTE WATER DISCHARGE POINT AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG SHELVES, TELEPHONE LINES, AND WALL ABOVE CUTTING TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG INTERIOR SURFACES AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM OF THE MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE OR OTHER SUBSTANCES AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF FROZEN FRENCH FRIES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREPARATION TABLE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW ALL FOODS USING APPROPRIATE METHODS, SUCH AS UNDER CONSTANT REFRIGERATION BELOW A TEMP OF 41F.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE LARGE METAL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARDBOARD LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE TORN ON THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GASKETS HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP; GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CREVICES BELOW THE PREP/CUTTING BOARDS, DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DOORS AND NEXT TO HINGES; THE HINGES AND CREVICES ARE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS; INTERIOR BOTTOM AND BACK SHELVES HAVE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS IN DINING AREA TO NOT HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE COMPLETES AND MAINTAINS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 3O DAYS OF HIRE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ANY CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, AND TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH LIDS OF FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE SINK, FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOX INFRONT OF SINK. ALSO NOTE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE DOOR IS INACCESSIBLE, WITH BOXES AND EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE LIDS, BOXES, AND FOOD CONTAINERS FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: NOTED A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE IT ON A DRYING RACK OR SHELF.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND - OR REPLACE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Nov 18, 2022

Complaint

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (48.7 F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING TEMPERATURES OF 48.3-49.9 F: CHICKEN (48.3-49.9F) AND ITALIAN BEEF MEAT (48.8F), AND COOKED GROUND BEEF (48.6F). ALL MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE INSIDE ONE OF TWO OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS ON SITE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEES.POUNDS 150 POUNDS AT $900.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COMMERCIAL SLICER ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE MISSING SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN IT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS (ONION PEELINGS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT AND RETAKE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAIN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 9, 2022

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM THE RESTROOM AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: O4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AT ALL TIMES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER STACKED AND SEPARATED USING SOILED BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SHELVING UNITS AND MAKE FOOD ITEM STORAGE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EDGE OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DISHWASHING AREA 15, IN FOOD PREP AREA 10, IN REAR STORAGE AREA 15, BEHIND SODA DISPENSING STATION 15, AND IN OFFICE AREA 20. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SCOOP HOLDING UNIT AT ALL TIMES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER STACKED AND SEPARATED USING SOILED, BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE SHELVING UNITS AND MAKE FOOD ITEM STORAGE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EDGE OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Jul 29, 2021

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Jul 26, 2021

Reinspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-205.11 NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE TRASH CAN, CHAIR, AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) - COS

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #60 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2522773 DATED 17/15/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- #49) 4-601-11(B) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. #55)-6-201-11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. #56)6-304-11 NOTED COOKING STOVES IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MUST CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AND ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Jul 15, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49, 55, 56 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2456639 DATED 11/16/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- #49) 4-601-11(B) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. #55)-6-201-11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. #56)6-304-11 NOTED COOKING STOVES IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MUST CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE TRASH CAN, CHAIR, AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVES, CEILINGS, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AND ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Nov 16, 2020

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED COOKING STOVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD

Jul 1, 2020

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE

Jun 22, 2020

Routine

5 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. I PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BOXES AND BUCKETS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE SINK NO ACCESS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEPT HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS VALUE OF 60 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR AVAILABLE ON THE MENU BOARD. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED LITTER TRASH DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WAS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING AND INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Oct 8, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-13-18 #2233131 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING AND INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FOR BREAD STORAGE. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.----- OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL COOKS ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Oct 3, 2019

Reinspection

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 9-26-19 #2312981 #60- #25 NOT CORRECTED. 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR AVAILABLE ON THE MENU BOARD. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-13-18 #2233131 NOT CORRECTED #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL COOKS ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING AND INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Sep 26, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. TWO COOKS ON COOKS LINE HANDLING AND PREPARING READY TO EAT BREADS, SLICED TOMATO AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, RICE, RIBS AND BEEF THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH NO DATE LABELING. NO LABELING OF ANY KIND, NO EXPIRATION DATES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA, AT DRY FOOD STORAGE, AT THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-13-18 #2233131 NOT CORRECTED. #37- FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #41- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE.#55- OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING AND INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL COOKS ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Nov 13, 2018

Reinspection

5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(OBSERVED A PREP TABLE WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF DICED ONIONS AND USED KNIFE BY THE FRESH CUT ONIONS.KNIFE RACK ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE,CAN OPENER,ETC),ALSO HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA(READY TO EAT FOOD,RAW FOOD IS HANDLED.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HAND AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MIDDLE OF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BOTH DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA SERVICE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DOORS(AIR TEMP OF UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.8F). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR UNKNOWN MATERIAL(SOFT TO THE TOUCH AND EASY REMOVABLE) SEALS DIVIDER FROM FIRST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW.(SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,NON-POROUS AND RUSTY MATERIAL.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNITS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER NOT PROPERLY WORKING,NOTED A LOT OF WATER ON CEILING OF THE UNIT DRIPPING ON PAPER PLATES AND WATER BOTTLES. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -

Nov 5, 2018

Routine

1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING VARIOUS KIND OF FOOD FROM RAW TO RTE FOOD,AT MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. WITH BARE HANDS PICKED UP FLAT BREAD,CHEESE,AND MADE AN OPENED FACE SANDWICHES. OUT OF THREE EMPLOYEE,ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS TWICE. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT FOR READY TO EAT FOOD,MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUES,SPATULAS,TONGS,SINGLE USE GLOVES,OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 -CITATION ISSUED- COS

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RISING POTS,CONTAINERS AND OTHER UTENSIL AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ONLY,SAID UTENSIL WERE STORED ON SHELVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: PREMISE PROVIDED(FROM THE OFFICE AN UNUSED)A WRONG CHEMICAL TEST KIT. INSTEAD OF CHLORINE TEST KIT, PREMISES HAD" QUATERNARY AMMONIUM" TEST KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #48,# 4-301.12(A) - COS

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF CONTAINER WITH WASTE OIL DRIPPINGS ON GROUND.ALSO ON GROUND AND WALL BEHIND THE SAID CONTAINER WITH EXCESS WASTE OIL. WASTE OIL DRIPS FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR TO WASTE OIL CONTAINER IN THE HALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,WALL AND GROUND . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. -

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE. -

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE. -

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: ONE STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CAN OPENER MUST BE FREE OF METAL SHEAVING AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BOTH DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA SERVICE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DOORS(AIR TEMP OF UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.8F). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR UNKNOWN MATERIAL(SOFT TO THE TOUCH AND EASY REMOVABLE) SEALS DIVIDER FROM FIRST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW.(SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,NON-POROUS AND RUSTY MATERIAL.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Drying Mops OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER. -

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -

Dec 11, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNITS(CLOTHES, SHOES, ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.

Mar 20, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND OLD WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. FOUND TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR.(RUSTY). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHING AREAS CLUTTERED. (BOXES, TOOLS, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Sep 22, 2016

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL REDY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Sep 15, 2016

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON WALLS, CEILING FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND CARDBOARD BOXES APPROXIMATELLY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTECTED FROM 01/05/16 REPORT#1442286 . MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING 35 OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES AND WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40 VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 43 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL REDY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jan 12, 2016

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES AND WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Jan 5, 2016

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/17/15, REPORT#1424771 45 NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. 33 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Feb 17, 2015

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED/DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND TABLE TOP AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BY REAR EXIT/DOOR ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES (LOW GROUT) AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALSO MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Sep 16, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOUND THE BLADE AND HOLSTER OF THE CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO ALLOW PROPER VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Jan 10, 2014

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS 90 f. THE HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REACH AT LEAST 110 f. RESTORE HOT WATER ADEQUATE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES.

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

Inspector notes: THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER THE STEAM TABLE ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID SURFACES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE METAL BIN USED TO HOLD THE BOXES OF CHICKEN IN THE EAST WALK IN COOLER IS CORRODED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR THE UNIT SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. THE MEAT SLICER,KNIFE SHARPEN STEEL, COOLER DOORS AND INTERIORS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE CORRODED, RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE WALL BEHIND THE STEAMTABLE HAS FALLING TILES, REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY, THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DUSTY AND DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HATS UPON ENTRY, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Jan 11, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 4, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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: EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD AREA AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. SERIOUS VIOLATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPLACE

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD AREA.

Dec 12, 2011

Recent Inspection

5 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENT INFORMATION,EXP.DATE ETC. FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE, FOR ALLERGY PURPOSE.

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

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WAS OBSERVED AT SMALL FRONT COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP. ALSO THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED UNABLE TO CLOSE.MUST PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FILTHY CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND SURFACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.

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

Inspector notes: RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WATER STANDING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE CHEFS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Nov 28, 2011

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENT INFORMATION,EXP.DATE ETC. FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE, FOR ALLERGY PURPOSE

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

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD

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

Inspector notes: RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WATER STANDING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE CHEFS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Nov 3, 2011

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. MANAGER ON DUTY AND FOUND POTENTIALLY COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F- 48.9F- 51.9F AND 52.OF.MANAGER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY NIGHT,HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.ALSO FOUND SLICED CHEESE CAKE(6 COUNT) AT TEMP OF 45.3 TO 45.5F.STORED AT FRONT COOLER.ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 78F TO 90F.INFORMATION ON REHEATING PROCESS GIVEN.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.BOTH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 48 VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000075228-17

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

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR LID COVER FROM FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN, MISSING PIECES AND EXPOSED INSULATION)ALSO INTERIOR METAL PANEL HAS A BUILD-UP OF RUST(WATER DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IF POSSIBLE OR REPLACE IT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75228-17

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENT INFORMATION,EXP.DATE ETC. FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE, FOR ALLERGY PURPOSE.

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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WAS OBSERVED AT SMALL FRONT COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP. ALSO THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED UNABLE TO CLOSE.MUST PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FILTHY CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND SURFACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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. CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.

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. RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WATER STANDING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.ALL FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN, RUSTY AND IS COVERED WITH DIRTY CARDBOARDS), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM (SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBER MATERIAL).KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS

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

Inspector notes: 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. NEED TO CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA(EXCESS OF DUST BUILD-UP)

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE CHEFS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Feb 3, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 27, 2010

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION. SAME POT EMPLOYEE USED TO STORE COOKED CHICKEN.(THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP).INSTUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3 COMLARTMENT SINK(WASH, RINSE SANITIZE 100PPM) CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60439-15.

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

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN ON SKEWER, STORED LEANED ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,WHICH WALL IS DIRTY, FOOD NOT COVERED.ALSO FOUND CHICKEN PATTIES,AND TAMALES STORED IN DIRTY CARDBOARD BOX IN SMALL FREZEER.CLEAN POTS,AND PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE MOP SINK, WITH MOPS IN IT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10, VALUE 15. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A). HOOOO60439-15

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-20-09,REPORT#156522.( #34) MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS AND ALSO FLOORS INSIDE COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD UP.( #36) NOTED 3 DEAD LIGHTBULBS ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.( #32) NOTED RUST BUILD UP ON SEAMS AT 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO60440-16

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after us. ONCE A FOOD CAN IS OPENED, FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED IN CONTAINER WITH LID.

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. NEED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITIONS(SURFACE HAS A BUILD UP BLACK MOLD.

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. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE(WASTE OIL CONTAINER).OBSERVED UNUSED MEAT SLICER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE, DIRTY WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE IT.

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

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.SOLUTION. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP ICE, INSIDE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER OR STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. REMOVE FORM INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Windy City Gyros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Windy City Gyros on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Windy City Gyros?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Windy City Gyros.

Has Windy City Gyros' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Windy City Gyros have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Windy City 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 Windy City Gyros inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Windy City Gyros is inspected around two times per year on average.

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