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WEST SIDE GYROS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WEST SIDE GYROS 754 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60612 Restaurant
February 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2358510
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. 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 #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON (CHICKEN, BEEF, CHOPPED TOMATOES,ETC) STORED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ON PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS , WALK IN COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING AND MAINTAIN. -
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN AS SANITIZING SOLUTION 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 #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

Health Department Information

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