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TASTY GYROS

5945 W DIVISION ST · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TASTY GYROS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2625492

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY GYROS · 5945 W DIVISION ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS BEING THAWED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO ENSURE FACILITY IS PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THE SANITIZER BASIN, MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO FOUND CLOTH RUGS AND WHITE WALL PANELS BEING USED ON THE SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, WHITE WALL PANELING, AND RUGS TO MAKE FLOORS AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS ON POSTERS AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
659351

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY GYROS · 5945 W DIVISION ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HAND SINK) MUST HAVE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS,CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE SAME (CUTTING BOARD), LEGS AND SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, OUSTIDE/INSIDE OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT, REMOVING DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
505304

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY GYROS · 5945 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS,CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE SAME (CUTTING BOARD), LEGS AND SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, OUSTIDE/INSIDE OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES.

  • 35

    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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT, REMOVING DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
67959

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY GYROS · 5945 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
67904

Location recorded for this inspection · TASTY GYROS · 5945 W DIVISION ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER AND NO RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 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. MUST REPACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER

  • 34

    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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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How results compare in ZIP 60651

157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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