WINDY CITY GYROS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. MANAGER ON DUTY AND FOUND POTENTIALLY COOKED FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F- 48.9F- 51.9F AND 52.OF.MANAGER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY NIGHT,HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.ALSO FOUND SLICED CHEESE CAKE(6 COUNT) AT TEMP OF 45.3 TO 45.5F.STORED AT FRONT COOLER.ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 78F TO 90F.INFORMATION ON REHEATING PROCESS GIVEN.FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.BOTH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 48 VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000075228-17

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.

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(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR LID COVER FROM FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN, MISSING PIECES AND EXPOSED INSULATION)ALSO INTERIOR METAL PANEL HAS A BUILD-UP OF RUST(WATER DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IF POSSIBLE OR REPLACE IT.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75228-17

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.

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 use. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENT INFORMATION,EXP.DATE ETC. FOR EACH SLICE OF CAKE, FOR ALLERGY PURPOSE.

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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET WAS OBSERVED AT SMALL FRONT COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP. ALSO THE MIDDLE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED UNABLE TO CLOSE.MUST PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FILTHY CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND SURFACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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. CLEAN ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,WATER STANDING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.ALL FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN, RUSTY AND IS COVERED WITH DIRTY CARDBOARDS), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM (SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBER MATERIAL).KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS

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.

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 CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA(EXCESS OF DUST BUILD-UP)

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 CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA(EXCESS OF DUST BUILD-UP)

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.