Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GREEK KITCHEN on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638691
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN COVERED WITH FOOD CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINKS OR BELOW DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCAET OPEN FOOD AND EQUIPMENT FROM ADJACENT TO OR BENEATH HANDWASHING SINKS AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION DURING HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE RINSING EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO WASHING WITH SOAP DURING WAREWASHING, NOT RINSING BETWEEN WASHING AND SANITIZING STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO RINSE ALL EQUIPMENT FOLLOWING WASHING AND PRIOR TO SANITIZE AS A DISTINCT WAREWASHING STEP AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAINS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, DRAINS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583672
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHICKEN, SLICED VEGETABLES) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HELD ARE FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDER THE GYRO RACK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE COLD HOLDING AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583397
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ENTRANCE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHICKEN, SLICED VEGETABLES) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HELD ARE FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDER THE GYRO RACK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE COLD HOLDING AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447405
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
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: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO SMALL PREP TABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL AT CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD AND DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324728
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324562
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON 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: INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DEFROSTING AND CLEANING TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN FLOOR SEAL IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134269
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLER AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR SEAL AT DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER 3-COMP SINK & AROUND GREASE TRAPS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614371
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
40
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. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
463285
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
463243
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
463224
Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 219 W WASHINGTON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60606
260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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