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GREEK KITCHEN

400 S WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for GREEK KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549221

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282414

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT UTILIZING PROPER MOP DRYING PROVISION SITTING MOP IN UTILITY SINK CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE. FACILITY MUST HANG MOP UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR (NOT WORKING). FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145468

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS 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: MUST DISCONTINUE USING CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT OFFICES AND STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1990037

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989661

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/14/2016, REPORT #1932726, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 34 LIQUOR STORAGE AND NON FOOD STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES. 38 NO PLUMBING ABOVE TOP LOADER DESSERT (FROZEN YOGURT) MACHINE. MUST INSTALL PLUMBING ABOVE MACHINE(FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER). SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932726

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS 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 PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON TOP OF COCA COLA POP MACHINE,AND ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LIQUOR STORAGE AND NON FOOD STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN BAEMENT.MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAT 6-INCHES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO PLUMBING ABOVE TOP LOADER DESSERT (FROZEN YOGURT) MACHINE.MUST INSTALL PLUMBING ABOVE MACHINE(FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT,(DUST PANS) STORED UNCLEAN BY MOP SINK AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN/CLEAN DUST PANS BEFORE STORING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STOED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532348

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532239

Location recorded for this inspection · GREEK KITCHEN · 400 S WELLS ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ALL SEWER AND DRAIN PIPES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED. MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE GAURD ON SERVICE LINE WHERE ICE/POP BIN IS LOCATED NEAR HOT FOOD STATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, MUST KEEP THE LID CLOSED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LARGE OPENINGS IN BRICK WALLS IN WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ATTACH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2341133.

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