NIKO'S GYROS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. WHEN WATER WAS LET INTO COMPARTMENTS WATER WOULD NOT GO DOWN, OLD FOOD DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN WATER CAUSING FACILITY TO BE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. FACILITY CONTACTED PLUMBER WHO ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED VIOLATION. SINK NOW DRAINING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING SURFACES AND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP SURFACE AND ON LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF BOTH FRYERS. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON REFRIGERATION GASKETS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED EXPOSED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BACK OF HOUSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATED BEHIND COOKING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE STORAGE AREA RIGHT OUTSIDE THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR (SEAL OFF THE HOLE) AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM, ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR, AND ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET NECK AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET NECK AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.