BEST GYROS & PHILLY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED (CHICKEN, GYRO). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-2=38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENTS IN LARGE WHITE CONTAINER NOT LABELED(FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:BEHING LARGE CHEST FREEZER, ON THE SIDE OF WALL SHELVING, ON SHELVING, ON TOP OF LIDS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS, IN BETWEEN PALLETS WHERE SODA IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERRVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERRVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.