HUB'S GYROS II INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BEEF BURGER PATTY MEAT TOUCHING READY TO EAT CHEESE IN REACH IN PREP COOLER ABOVE COOK LINE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CHEESE AND RAW BEEF PATTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-050(A)

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. RAW TURKEY MEAT STORED ABOVE COVERED READY TO EAT SLICED CUCUMBER, RAW EGGS STORED OVER COVERED READY TO EAT SALAD, AND SLICED ONIONS IN BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REARRANGE FOOD ITEMS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-050(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2050341 DATED 5/15/17, #32 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. #45 ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATES WHEN EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AND HAND SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE PREP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING. ALL PREP TABLES, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER, BOTTOM COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

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 THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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.