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WINDY CITY GYROS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WINDY CITY GYROS 3932 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
October 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection License #71095
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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 #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO, TOUCHING AND INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FOR BREAD STORAGE. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.----- OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.------PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE
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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL COOKS ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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 PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL COOKS ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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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