Location recorded for this inspection · GYROS AND BEEF · 3126 W ARMITAGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND INTERIOR LID TO CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM,PROVIDE MISSING COVER TO FAN INSIDE 2 DOOR FOOD COOLER.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,COOLERS,SHELVING OVER 3 COMP SINK.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.FOUND LIGHT BULB BURNT OUT OVER FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO COCA COLA 1 DOOR COOLER.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE MILK,SODA PLASTIC CRATES THAT AREA BEING USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284560
Location recorded for this inspection · GYROS AND BEEF · 3126 W ARMITAGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND OPENED CAN FOOD STORED IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS OR STAINLESS BEFORE STORING.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET ON 1COMP SINK,AND PIPE UNDER 3COMP.SINK LEAKING WATER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277480
Location recorded for this inspection · GYROS AND BEEF · 3126 W ARMITAGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND OPENED CAN FOOD STORED IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS OR STAINLESS BEFORE STORING.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET ON 1COMP SINK,AND PIPE UNDER 3COMP.SINK LEAKING WATER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277185
Location recorded for this inspection · GYROS AND BEEF · 3126 W ARMITAGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE RAT ACTIVITY ON PREMIES DURING INSPECTION,NOTED 15 FRESH RAT DROPPINGS FULL OF MOISTURE ON FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM,AND ON CORNER FLOOR BY TABLE IN MIDDLE REAR. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SEVICE LOG REPORT FOUND ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY WAS LAST SERVICED IN JULY 9TH 2008;ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED ABOUT 1/2-1 I/4" GAP EXISTS ON SAID DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,HAVE FACILITY SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND PROVIDE LOG REPORT. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 07-15-10.
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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. FOUND OPENED CAN FOOD STORED IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY INTO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS OR STAINLESS BEFORE STORING.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTING SHELF BOTTOM UNDER TABLE IN THE REAR AREA,RUSTING RACK IN REACH IN COOLER BY EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK, AND INSIDE WALLS OF FLOOR REACH IN COOLER BY STEAM TABLE NEEDS REPAIR.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVEN,SIDE WALLS OF STEAM TABLE,DEEP FRYER SIDE WALLS AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF SAME EQUIPMENT,TOILET BOWLS,3&1 COMP.SINKS AND HAND WASH SINKS IN TOILETS ALL WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.CLEAR WEEDS AT BACK OF YARD TO DUMPSTER.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR FAUCET ON 1COMP.SINK AND PIPE UNDER 3COMP.SINK LEAKING WATER.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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