WINDY CITY GYROS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION. SAME POT EMPLOYEE USED TO STORE COOKED CHICKEN.(THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP).INSTUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3 COMLARTMENT SINK(WASH, RINSE SANITIZE 100PPM) CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60439-15.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN ON SKEWER, STORED LEANED ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,WHICH WALL IS DIRTY, FOOD NOT COVERED.ALSO FOUND CHICKEN PATTIES,AND TAMALES STORED IN DIRTY CARDBOARD BOX IN SMALL FREZEER.CLEAN POTS,AND PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE MOP SINK, WITH MOPS IN IT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10, VALUE 15. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A). HOOOO60439-15

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: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-20-09,REPORT#156522.( #34) MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, PREP TABLE, STORAGE RACKS AND ALSO FLOORS INSIDE COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD UP.( #36) NOTED 3 DEAD LIGHTBULBS ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.( #32) NOTED RUST BUILD UP ON SEAMS AT 1ST COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO60440-16

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after us. ONCE A FOOD CAN IS OPENED, FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED IN CONTAINER WITH LID.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITIONS(SURFACE HAS A BUILD UP BLACK MOLD.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE(WASTE OIL CONTAINER).OBSERVED UNUSED MEAT SLICER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE, DIRTY WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE IT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NEED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NEED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.