GREEK ISLANDS RESTAURANT

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 25 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE SALAD COOLER AT 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND SALAD COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED SALAD COOLER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT ICE MACHINE AREAS AT BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.MUST SEAL WALLS AND CEILING OR RELOCATE ICE MACHINES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ICE MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand wash sink in dish room, nearest sink is not conveniently located, instructed to install.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing of frozen meat, large tub of frozen calamari left at room temp to thaw, instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes in ice bins, instructed to keep off ice.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ice scoop holder not clean at bottom, debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow device for both ice makers in basement. Instructed to install in exposed area.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing grout between tiles through out kitchen. instructed to re-grout and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in Fish walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more lighting.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE FROM THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN FISH IN A METAL CONTAINER SITTING ON A PREP TABLE. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED UPSTAIRS NEAR WHERE THE POTATOES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE FROM THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WALK-IN FLOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER INSIDE OF ICE SCOOP CONTAINER BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS RANGING FROM 83-91.0F DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ISSUED DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION) NOTE: VIOLATION NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO ROLLING CART AND PREP HANDSINK NEAR STEAM TABLES TOO SHORT (4INCHES) FOR SPLASHING WATER AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST INSTALL A PROPER SPLASHGUARD THAT WOULD AID IN PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM, FAMILY WASHROOM AND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL ENCASED PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ENCASING ON PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ABOVE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312509 CONDUCTED ON 9/18/2019: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SALT, FLOUR, BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH WARE STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for approval at [email protected] . Instructed to cease making yogurt until approved by IDPH. If found making yogurt without IDPH approval, citation will be issued. 120lbs of Yogurt, at a value of $80.00 was (voluntarily discarded) at this time. NO CITATION ISSUED, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets in the following reaching cooler units, steam table line, salad station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed no stoppers at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed rust and chipped paint on wire shelving racks in meat and sea food walk in coolers. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and/or replace with food grade surface. Observed drop in cold plate at both ice bins in bar, in contact with ice for public consumption. Informed manager that drop-in cold plates, drain lines, carbonators, tubing, etc. are not acceptable in ice bins (cold plates are to be built integrally with the ice bin). Instructed to install food grade grade surface/barrier to keep ice from consumption separate, from drop in cold plate, drain lines, etc. Maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive grease build on hood filters above grill station adjacent to steam table line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed door sweep on rear exit door slightly skewed. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to adjust. Maintain at all times.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed slow draining exposed hand at main bar. Instructed manager to find source/repair and maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed rust in the following areas: on vent cover on wall of meat cutting room; on bottom of large free standing mixer; on interior lip of ice chute of ice machine (on the right) in basement. Must remove all rust, or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found small hole in wall under sink in employee restroom. Must repair and maintain to prevent pest entry. Observed damaged ceiling tile over front hot station. Must repair and maintain same.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed lights not functioning in the following areas: 5 lights over cooking line in kitchen; 2 lights in dish area, and 2 lights in front hot line area. Must repair or replace all lighting. Must provide adequate lighting for all areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed slow draining hand sink in salad prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE BAR HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE DRAIN BOARDS ON EITHER SIDE. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER LINES OVER FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: ABOVE CONDIMENTS AND PACKAGING IN DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE BOTTLED WATER IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED LINES, OR, PROVIDE GUTTERS UNDER THE SEWER LINES WHERE THEY CROSS OVER FOOD STORAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FROM THE FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE BAR HANDSINK DRAIN IS SLOW. OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN AND THE LEAK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE COCA COLA COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.