NIKO'S GYROS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS PUT ON ONE COMPARTMENT AND RELEASED, IT BACKS UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS WITH DIRT AND GREASE. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030. PLUMBERS WERE CALLED AND ARRIVED TO CORRECT DURING INSPECTION.

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 PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A PINKISH, BROWNISH DISCOLORATION AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON RUBBER GASKETS AT SERVICE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHELVES AND LININGS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP LINE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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.