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MR. GREEK GYROS

234 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632902

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FRENCH FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WHILE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW OR UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM DOOR AND MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

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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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550083

Location recorded for this inspection · MR. GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RAW CHICKEN . READY TO EAT CHICKEN MUST BE STORED UNDER RAW CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS UNDER FYER AND PREP COOLERS FILLED WIH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED. FACILITY ALLOWS DINE IN SEATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524117

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED 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 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.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESCAKE, ETC.) STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT ALIGNED. DOOR PREVIOUSLY NOTED WITH 1/4 GAP, WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN SEALED WITH TWO FOAM STRIPS THAT DO NOT ALLOW FOR FULL CLOSURE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF DOOR TO ENSURE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND FULL CLOSURE OF DOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523846

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1 OF 2 WASHROOMS. FOOD HANDLER POSTED SIGNAGE DURING INSPECTION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESCAKE, ETC.) STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUP USED AS A SCOOPER FOR HOT-HELD RICE AND STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE CUP, UTILIZE PROPER UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOTDOG BUNS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE IN HOT-HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463492 ON 12/8/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) 6-202.15 - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. (41) 3-304.14 - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463492

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT HAND SINK AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-INN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373610

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL INSIDE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY SHEET METAL PARTS OF EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT FILLED VENTS LOCATED IN CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305092

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS OR UNDER-COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261648

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. (LAST INSPECTION 7/11/18)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR ON TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR HOOD FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184475

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY PREPARING AND SERVING UNDER COOKED EGGS, OVER EASY EGGS, ETC. WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED DESSERTS ITEMS IN FRONT TWO DOOR DISPLAY COOLER, WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. ALSO OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS REMOVE FROM BULK CONTAINER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON BOTTOM EDGE OF MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE, IN REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LOCATED ON JACKSON STREET SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE FRYERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, NOT IN USED AS FRYER BUT USED AS STORAGE DEVICES, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBAORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145421

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed food handler cleaning tables in dining room, mopping customer restrooms, while wearing single use gloves, then entering dish room and handling dirty and clean dishes at 3 compartment sink, with same single use gloves on. The employee never remove single use gloves and employee failed to remove gloves and wash hands between tasks. Informed manager that hands must be washed properly between tasks. Manager correct the violation doing inspection. Critical violation #7-38-10 (a)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre-portioned desserts items in front two door display cooler, with no dates or labels. Also observed pre portioned deli meats and cheeses in 3 door reach in cooler across from cook line with no dates or labels. Informed manager that all items remove from bulk container must be dated and labeled. Maintain at all times.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found locked customer restroom with dust/dirt build up on toilet and counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2099090

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed gyro meat (beef/lamb) on spit and exposed to ambient room temperature, without heat on. Instructed once potentially hazardous foods are on the spit (vertical broiler) the heat must be on continuously. Cooking process must be continuous and not intermitten, and no longer than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded gyro meat from spit and will update process. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (gyro beef/lamb; chicken, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed small amounts of black, brown, slimy, mold-like substances on 3 ice chutes on soda fountain in dining room area. Must detail clean and sanitize ice machine and chutes. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up bottom of pipe next to dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen (near entry to walk in cooler area). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed damaged stainless steel coving at the corner near kitchen entrance (corner). Observed damaged baseboard near small walk in freezer on the left side of rear kitchen. Must repair all coving / baseboards to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed peeling paint near wall at kitchen entrance to dining room. Must repair or repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed brown/black substance on wall on right side of large walk in freezer (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081347

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED 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: Observed small amounts of black, brown, slimy, mold-like substances on 3 ice chutes on soda fountain in dining room area. Must detail clean and sanitize ice machine and chutes. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up bottom of pipe next to dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen (near entry to walk in cooler area). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed damaged stainless steel coving at the corner near kitchen entrance (corner). Observed damaged baseboard near small walk in freezer on the left side of rear kitchen. Must repair all coving / baseboards to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed peeling paint near wall at kitchen entrance to dining room. Must repair or repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed brown/black substance on wall on right side of large walk in freezer (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009846

Location recorded for this inspection · MR GREEK GYROS · 234 S HALSTED ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: Observed previous inspection report summary # 2009312, dated 3/27/17, not posted in plain view of customers. (inspection report summary was kept with report filed on counter.) Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60661

145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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