WINDY CITY GYROS

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/17/15, REPORT#1424771 45 NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. 33 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES AND WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS NOT LABELED/DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND TABLE TOP AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BY REAR EXIT/DOOR ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES (LOW GROUT) AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALSO MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE BLADE AND HOLSTER OF THE CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO ALLOW PROPER VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH ON THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: THE HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS 90 f. THE HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REACH AT LEAST 110 f. RESTORE HOT WATER ADEQUATE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND UNDER THE STEAM TABLE ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE METAL BIN USED TO HOLD THE BOXES OF CHICKEN IN THE EAST WALK IN COOLER IS CORRODED AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR THE UNIT SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. THE MEAT SLICER,KNIFE SHARPEN STEEL, COOLER DOORS AND INTERIORS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE CORRODED, RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL BEHIND THE STEAMTABLE HAS FALLING TILES, REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY, THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DUSTY AND DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HATS UPON ENTRY, ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD AREA AND 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING LOCATED NEXT TO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. SERIOUS VIOLATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPLACE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD AREA.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENT INFORMATION,EXP.DATE ETC. FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE, FOR ALLERGY PURPOSE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WAS OBSERVED AT SMALL FRONT COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP. ALSO THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED UNABLE TO CLOSE.MUST PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FILTHY CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND SURFACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WATER STANDING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE CHEFS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENT INFORMATION,EXP.DATE ETC. FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE, FOR ALLERGY PURPOSE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WAS OBSERVED AT SMALL FRONT COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP. ALSO THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED UNABLE TO CLOSE.MUST PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FILTHY CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND SURFACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WATER STANDING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE CHEFS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. MANAGER ON DUTY AND FOUND POTENTIALLY COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F- 48.9F- 51.9F AND 52.OF.MANAGER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY NIGHT,HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.ALSO FOUND SLICED CHEESE CAKE(6 COUNT) AT TEMP OF 45.3 TO 45.5F.STORED AT FRONT COOLER.ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 78F TO 90F.INFORMATION ON REHEATING PROCESS GIVEN.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.BOTH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 48 VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000075228-17

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR LID COVER FROM FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN, MISSING PIECES AND EXPOSED INSULATION)ALSO INTERIOR METAL PANEL HAS A BUILD-UP OF RUST(WATER DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IF POSSIBLE OR REPLACE IT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75228-17

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENT INFORMATION,EXP.DATE ETC. FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE, FOR ALLERGY PURPOSE.

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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WAS OBSERVED AT SMALL FRONT COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP. ALSO THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED UNABLE TO CLOSE.MUST PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FILTHY CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND SURFACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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. CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.

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. RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WATER STANDING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.ALL FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN, RUSTY AND IS COVERED WITH DIRTY CARDBOARDS), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM (SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBER MATERIAL).KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: 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. NEED TO CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA(EXCESS OF DUST BUILD-UP)

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. A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE CHEFS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION. SAME POT EMPLOYEE USED TO STORE COOKED CHICKEN.(THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP).INSTUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3 COMLARTMENT SINK(WASH, RINSE SANITIZE 100PPM) CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60439-15.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN ON SKEWER, STORED LEANED ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,WHICH WALL IS DIRTY, FOOD NOT COVERED.ALSO FOUND CHICKEN PATTIES,AND TAMALES STORED IN DIRTY CARDBOARD BOX IN SMALL FREZEER.CLEAN POTS,AND PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE MOP SINK, WITH MOPS IN IT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10, VALUE 15. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A). HOOOO60439-15

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-20-09,REPORT#156522.( #34) MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS AND ALSO FLOORS INSIDE COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD UP.( #36) NOTED 3 DEAD LIGHTBULBS ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.( #32) NOTED RUST BUILD UP ON SEAMS AT 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO60440-16

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after us. ONCE A FOOD CAN IS OPENED, FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED IN CONTAINER WITH LID.

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. NEED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITIONS(SURFACE HAS A BUILD UP BLACK MOLD.

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. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE(WASTE OIL CONTAINER).OBSERVED UNUSED MEAT SLICER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE, DIRTY WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE IT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: 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. NEED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.SOLUTION. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP ICE, INSIDE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER OR STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. REMOVE FORM INSIDE ICE MACHINE.