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GYROS 47 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

GYROS 47 350 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO 60653 Restaurant
May 1, 2020 Complaint License #2153142
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE NOR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THICK ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. -MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE FRONT/REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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