GYROS 47 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL (TWENTY OR MORE) LIVE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN OF THE RESTAURANT FLYING AROUND THE PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK, SLICER, ON WALLS ETC. ALSO OBSERVED THIRTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE FURNACE AND FORTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG WITH A DEAD DECAYED BIRD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY BY CLOSING THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REPAIRING THE SCREEN OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS RAW BEEF AND PRE COOKED BEEF THAT REQUIRES REHEATING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. MUST SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR MADE OF CONCRETE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. MUST SEAL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR MADE OF CONCRETE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.