WINDY CITY GYROS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. 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.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING VARIOUS KIND OF FOOD FROM RAW TO RTE FOOD,AT MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. WITH BARE HANDS PICKED UP FLAT BREAD,CHEESE,AND MADE AN OPENED FACE SANDWICHES. OUT OF THREE EMPLOYEE,ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS TWICE. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT FOR READY TO EAT FOOD,MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUES,SPATULAS,TONGS,SINGLE USE GLOVES,OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 -CITATION ISSUED- COS

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(OBSERVED A PREP TABLE WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF DICED ONIONS AND USED KNIFE BY THE FRESH CUT ONIONS.KNIFE RACK ON WALL ABOVE PREP TABLE,CAN OPENER,ETC),ALSO HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA(READY TO EAT FOOD,RAW FOOD IS HANDLED.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HAND AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT MIDDLE OF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE. -

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ONE STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CAN OPENER MUST BE FREE OF METAL SHEAVING AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNITS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER NOT PROPERLY WORKING,NOTED A LOT OF WATER ON CEILING OF THE UNIT DRIPPING ON PAPER PLATES AND WATER BOTTLES. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BOTH DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA SERVICE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DOORS(AIR TEMP OF UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.8F). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR UNKNOWN MATERIAL(SOFT TO THE TOUCH AND EASY REMOVABLE) SEALS DIVIDER FROM FIRST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW.(SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,NON-POROUS AND RUSTY MATERIAL.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: PREMISE PROVIDED(FROM THE OFFICE AN UNUSED)A WRONG CHEMICAL TEST KIT. INSTEAD OF CHLORINE TEST KIT, PREMISES HAD" QUATERNARY AMMONIUM" TEST KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #48,# 4-301.12(A) - COS

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RISING POTS,CONTAINERS AND OTHER UTENSIL AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ONLY,SAID UTENSIL WERE STORED ON SHELVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF CONTAINER WITH WASTE OIL DRIPPINGS ON GROUND.ALSO ON GROUND AND WALL BEHIND THE SAID CONTAINER WITH EXCESS WASTE OIL. WASTE OIL DRIPS FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR TO WASTE OIL CONTAINER IN THE HALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,WALL AND GROUND . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. -

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Drying Mops OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Drying Mops OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.