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BILLY'S GYROS

7855 S Cottage Grove AVE · Chicago, IL 60619

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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2498117

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

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Inspection history

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365506

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON VARIOUS SURFACES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED METAL BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS FOR BUCKETS CONTAINING COOKED POTATOES BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE WHERE TWO REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED DUE TO DAMAGED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN TWO REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN BOTH UNITS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2363126

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER CLOSEST TO OFFICE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF HOT WATER NOT COMING OUT OF FAUCET AND PROCEEDED TO MANUALLY TURN HOT WATER NOZZLE ON FROM UNDERNEATH HANDSINK. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN FAUCET WHICH CAUSES WATER TO CONTINUOUSLY RUN. INFORMED NOT TO TURN HOT WATER OFF DURING OPERATING HOURS AND THAT HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON VARIOUS SURFACES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS FOR BUCKETS CONTAINING COOKED POTATOES BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR HANDSINK (NEAREST THE 3-COMP SINK) WHEN HOT WATER IS RAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE WHERE TWO REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED DUE TO DAMAGED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN TWO REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN BOTH UNITS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2279362 ON 3/14/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED BOTTLES OF KETCHUP, MAYO NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. (55) 6-501.11 - OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282227

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF KETCHUP, MAYO NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT THAT BUNS OUT AS SOON AS ITS INSTALLED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST REPAIR

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279362

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. HOWEVER ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE, ( FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP). PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF ( TCS)FOODS NOT LABELED AND DATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER THAT WAS COOKED AND PREPARED ON PREMISES FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD SHOULD BE DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7- DAYS. APPROX 6- LBS OF COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN, 2-LBS OF GRAVY AT COST APPROX $25.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN AND REMINDER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF KETCHUP, MAYO NOT INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 21 RODENT MICE DROPPING ON LOWER SHELF OF STORAGE TABLE , ON FLOORS 18 UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER STORAGE RACKS FOR CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECEMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT THAT BUNS OUT AS SOON AS ITS INSTALLED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST REPAIR.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION( # 57,51, 58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED DECEMBER 10,2018 # MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR THE BACK OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED # 57 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIRED # 58 MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243306

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AS REQUIRED FOR THE SALE OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE OFFICE AND ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE FURNACES; MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PEST CONROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO COVER FOR THE BACK OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE BACK OF THE TOILET BOWL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN THE REAR OF KITCHEN NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL NEW EMPLOYEES (TWO) MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983221

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILE FOUND IN THE CENTER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN FRONT OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS WITH NO SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND CENTER STORAGE AREA; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS WITHOUT THEM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE TOILET BOWL COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS BROKEN; MUST REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1681218

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove 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: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE DOOR HINGES OF THE WALK IN COOLER INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEPSI, DIET PEPSI AND ORANGE CRUSH SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SOAK, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA NOZZLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467639

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.7-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. (BEEF,EGGS,ETC)CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567054

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS;UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN; CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE BOX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1557213

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS;UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN; CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE BOX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE BACKDOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR STORAGE, REAR PREP, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REPAIR BROKEN HANDSINK. ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM FOR HANDWASHING.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD, HOT AND FREEZER UNITS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ONSITE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1557209

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY'S GYROS · 7855 S Cottage Grove AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOL HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN FOODS ST 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-0054(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREAP AREA; RAW CHICKEN BREAST 47.9F, 10 LBS, $24; RAW CHICKEN WINGS, 50.2F, 6 LBS, $12; RAW BEEF 47.2F, 4 LBS, $28; , SLICED TOMATOES,48.5F, 2 LBS, $3, MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MANITAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS;UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN; CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE BOX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN; SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR THE BACKDOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR STORAGE, REAR PREP, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND REPAIR BROKEN HANDSINK. ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM FOR HANDWASHING.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD, HOT AND FREEZER UNITS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ONSITE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60619

237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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