WINDY CITY GYROS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON WALLS, CEILING FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND CARDBOARD BOXES APPROXIMATELLY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. MUST CLEAN ANS SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTECTED FROM 01/05/16 REPORT#1442286 . MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING 35 OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES AND WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40 VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 43 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL REDY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.