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JOJI GYROS

2518 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant

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

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646181

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645849

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SHELF CANDY SHELF, IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, ALONG WEST WALL AND ON BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF LOCATED IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627844

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR NET AND BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627654

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR NET AND BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND ENSURE THE LID STAYS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING THE GREASE DUMPSTER COMPANY TO GET THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID REPLACED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608256

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES LEADING UP TO THE CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603683

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES LEADING UP TO THE CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592764

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589068

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588682

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552799

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVE FROZEN CHICKEN LEFT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THAW. INSTRUCT TO THAW CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR REACH IN DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN LID/DOOR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD IN THE VENT WITH BUILT UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO WORKER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER NEED TO HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521225

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON RACKS IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510888

Location recorded for this inspection · JOJI GYROS · 2518 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED GROUND BEEF 46.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 35 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. THE PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE REAR DOOR AND EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON RACKS IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND ULITITY SINK NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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