HELLAS GYROS

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT BELOW BOOTH AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 7 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUSTS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COUNTERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND MANY HOLES/SMALL CREVICES AT MAIN REAR KITCHEN AREAS. FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREA AT MAIN KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAIND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN VENT COVERS IN ALL COOLERS ON PREMESIS TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER (POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH). MUST PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR WITH THICK ICE BUILT UP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED SOME LIVE ROACHES AND FLYING INSECTS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED RAW WOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER (POROUS AND NOT SMOOTH). MUST PROVIDE SHELVES THAT ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND MUST ALSO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR WITH THICK ICE BUILT UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GRIME. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR, INSIDE UNUSED COOLER AT THE FRONT AND INSIDE CABINETS AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE ETC, AND TO COVER FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. ALSO NOTED TOMATO SAUCE INSIDE CONTAINER OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH LID AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING STOVES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE. NOTED THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION AT THE REAR FREEZER AT THE FRONT AND ON COILS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PALLET AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE WALK IN

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AND CUTLERY AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, DATE ETC, AND TO COVER FOOD AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE. ALSO NOTED TOMATO SAUCE INSIDE TIN CONTAINER OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH LID AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR PREP AREA USED FOR SLICING AND PREPARING FOOD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OTHER CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING STOVES AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE. NOTED THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION AT THE REAR FREEZER AT THE FRONT AND ON COILS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AT THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PALLET AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE WALK IN FREEZER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED STAINED AND OILY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/15/12

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/15/12

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND/AROUND FRYER AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR PREP UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DAY OF REINSPECTION (10/22/12).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BOTH PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A 6 BURNER STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/ HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND GYRO MEAT(CONE)PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT AT TEMP OF 84.7F,92.1F, AND 104F. BROILER SPIT WAS TURNED OFF. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER CUT OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15, VALUE $71.47. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES THAT ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO78530-16

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A 6 BURNER STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/ HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA, GREASE DEBRI.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON TOILET BOWL,TOILET SIT,HAND WASH SINK IN BOYS TOILET,MOP SINK,INSIDE HOLES OF EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN, AND INSIDE DEEP FRYER COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE AT FRONT KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LEAKING ON MOP SINK,ON 3COMP.SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN,AND ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.

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. MOLD, FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED IN REAR WALK IN COOLER ON CEILING, WALLS AND FLOORS. ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER HAS GAPS THROUGHOUT. MUST REPLACE ALL WOOD, REMOVE ALL MOLD AND GRIME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, REPAIR ALL GAPS OR REPLACE ENTIRE UNIT. UNIT MUST BE EASILY CLEANBLE WITH NO GAPS. COVER EXPOSED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. SEAL BOTTOM OF MEAT GRINDER IN REAR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SERVICE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SERVICES INCLUDING REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ATTACHED PIPES, WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS, ALL PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS. CLEAN UNDER, BEHIND AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEFORE REPAIR.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATED GRIME BEHIND TOILET AND ALONG WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. DETAIL CLEAN ALL ACCUMULATED GRIMES ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MOVE AND OLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN BEFORE REPAIR OF ALL GAPS AND HOLES. (NOTE VIOLATION 35). DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER UNDER MEAT GRINDER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. SEAL ALL HOLES IN FLOORS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REMOVE FLOOR BLANKS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH. RESEAL FLOOR PLANKS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. AFTER REMOVING ACCUMULATED GRIME, SEAL ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WALL COVERING PULLING AWAY FROM WALL IN REAR, HOLES IN WALLS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST BEHIND LIQUOR COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED, UNDER, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN GREASY CEILING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN AND SEAL ALL GAPS IN CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MISALIGNED REAR DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTALL OR REMOVE THREADS. POST SIGN, MOP SINK ONLY. SLOW FLUSHING MEN'S ROOM TOILET. MUST REPAIR. DETAIL CLEAN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETS.

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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING ALL SHELVING AND CABINETS AND STORAGE IN UNUSED PREP COOLER. STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. PROVIDE PROPER HAIR COVERS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.