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CENTRAL GYROS

3127 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for CENTRAL GYROS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635081

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL GYROS · 3127 N CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 120F LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SPINACH FETA PIE AT 121F AND COOKED POTATOES AT 100F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 56F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300361

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL GYROS · 3127 N CENTRAL 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, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1286071

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL GYROS · 3127 N CENTRAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. NOTED A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 163F. (DISH MACHINE IS IN USE DURING INSPECTION). MUST BE FIX. INSTRUCTED, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214437

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL GYROS · 3127 N CENTRAL AVE

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: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE UNCLEAN,FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,VENT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS AND DUST ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FAN IN THE DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557298

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL GYROS · 3127 N CENTRAL 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: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling not maintained in walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair and reseal ceiling. Ceiling tile damaged in areas in rear. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install scatter proof bulb.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70431

Location recorded for this inspection · CENTRAL GYROS · 3127 N CENTRAL AVE

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 food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED

  • 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. DAMAGED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OR COOLER IN FRONT MUST BE CLEAN,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE GREASY AND UNCLEAN,MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES,CEILING TILES WITH HOLE IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA MUST BE REPLACED AND SEALED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASHBOWL SINK IN WORKERS TOILET AND IN DISH MACHINE SINK AND WALLS MUST BE RECAULKED

  • 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

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254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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