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HUB'S GYROS II

5540 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HUB'S GYROS II on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643805

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED A TRAY OF FROZEN BEEF SHISHKABOBS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE SHELF AND PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVEN, GYRO BROILERS, GRILL INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500420

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: MILK AT 46.4F, FETA CHEESE AT 48/1F, TURKEY AT 44.7F, CHICKEN AT 46.6F, EGGS AT 48.9F, TUNA SALAD AT 45.3F, RIBS AT 44.7F, RIB TIPS AT 47.5F, RAW BACON AT 62.6F, FRENCH DRESSING AT 44.7F, BEEF AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS COLD BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE TCS FOODS ARE STORED AND COOLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT THE AIR TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CONTAINER WITH A CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE HEAVY FOOD BUILDUP ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL EXHAUST FANS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN EACH WASHROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366674

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING RAW MEAT AND THAN HANDLE AND CUT BREAD WITH OUT WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE COOKING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,PORK RIBS, DELI PRODUCTS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE TEMP 70 F IN AREA BY DISPLAY CAKE COOLER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT [email protected] FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER DRIP FROM MOP SINK FAUCET

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311893

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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 OR ALL EMPLOYEES. 10 SIGN POLICY'S PRESENTED AND 10 MISSING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION KIT MISSING MOP HEAD . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING OR REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUSTED SINK WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/05/2018 REPORT # 2232790 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58 PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232790

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010-NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A)-NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, WITH COFFFE, SOUP,AND PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 45.0F, 40 LBS; BEEF AT 44.0F, 80 LBS; COTTAGE CHEESE AT 45.0F, 1 LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F AND BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $451.00, TOTAL 121 LBS. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 39.0F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17-ALL REFRIGERATED,READY TO EAT TCS FOOD,PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 OURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11-INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER REGARDING THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED ON SITE. AND ALSO IT HAS TO BE WRITTEN ON THE MENU WITH A ASTERISK FOR EACH FOOD ITEM THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED ON THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER, COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.11(C)-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE FOLLOWING: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, MOP SINK, ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5204.12-BACKLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE COOK LINE ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11-MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

Recent InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166906

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166569

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2160136

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF BURGER PATTY MEAT TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE IN REACH IN PREP COOLER ABOVE COOK LINE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CHEESE AND RAW BEEF PATTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-050(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. RAW TURKEY MEAT STORED ABOVE COVERED READY TO EAT SLICED CUCUMBER, RAW EGGS STORED OVER COVERED READY TO EAT SALAD, AND SLICED ONIONS IN BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REARRANGE FOOD ITEMS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-050(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2050341 DATED 5/15/17, #32 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. #45 ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES WHEN EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND HAND SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE PREP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING. ALL PREP TABLES, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER, BOTTOM COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK NOTED IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREA. ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WHICH IS LOCATED 30 FEET AWAY FROM THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWEL.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050341

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN 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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF TABLE AT REAR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES WHEN EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049960

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS,FETA CHEESE,CUT TOMATOES AND TUNA ETC.UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLER, OBSERVED SLICED TURKEY 45.5F,CUT TOMATOES AT 44.6F,FISH AT 48.2F,TUNA AT 51.3F,FETA CHEESE 44.9F,SLICED HAM AT 51.0F. ALSO,OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 116.7F-118.4F,PORK RIBS/TIPS AT 113.4F,MEATBALLS AT 119.0F,MIXED VEGETABLES AT 113.7F,MUSHROOMS AT 117.1F,SPINACH PIES AT 88.1F-90.7F,RICE AT 117.9F, HELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,LID AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND ON GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL SAID AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST FEED AND MAINTAIN FREE OF GREASE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF TABLE AT REAR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE/SPICE SHELVINGS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREPA TABLES AND LEGS OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK UNIT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOODS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES WHEN EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015274

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN 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: Caulk around 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around front counter/serving area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink. and under rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had damaged/ broken wall tiles by prep table and under prep table in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored 6 inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966083

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN 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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS AT FRONT SELLING AREA DISPLAY COOLER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REMOVE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDE AND TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDERN AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION FANS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK CAULK ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AREA RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751499

Location recorded for this inspection · HUB'S GYROS II · 5540 N LINCOLN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed food at improper temperatures, in the salad cooler: 2lbs of cooked pasta at 48.1f, 1lb of ham at 54.1f, 2lbs of sliced tomatoes at 53.1f, 1/2lb of feta cheese at 53.2f, 1lb of anchovies at 62.4f, 1/2 of cut lettuce at 53.1f, 1/2lb of sliced cucumbers at 49.7f, 1lb of coleslaw at 49.9f, 1/2lb of falafel at 51.1f, 1/2lb of tuna salad at 50.6f, and 2.5lbs of fish at 51.2f; in the toppings cooler: 3lbs of tzatziki sauce at 61.3f, 1/2lb of sliced tomatoes at 54.2f, and 1/2lb of cut lettuce at 73.3f. Operator discarded and denatured said food, valued at $150. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners throughout premises. Instructed facility to remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed slight grease accumulation on the exhaust hoods above the grill. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirty, black caulk between the wall and the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.

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