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GREEK ISLANDS RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GREEK ISLANDS RESTAURANT 200 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60661 Restaurant
August 1, 2017 Canvass License #6021
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
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.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #35
MINOR
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.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
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.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
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.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections