WINDY CITY GYROS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BAGS OF FROZEN FRENCH FRIES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREPARATION TABLE IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW ALL FOODS USING APPROPRIATE METHODS, SUCH AS UNDER CONSTANT REFRIGERATION BELOW A TEMP OF 41F.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE LARGE METAL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF CARDBOARD LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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: OBSERVED GASKET OF 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER TO BE TORN ON THE BOTTOM OF RIGHT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GASKETS HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP; GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CREVICES BELOW THE PREP/CUTTING BOARDS, DIRECTLY ABOVE THE DOORS AND NEXT TO HINGES; THE HINGES AND CREVICES ARE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS; INTERIOR BOTTOM AND BACK SHELVES HAVE LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH BATHROOMS IN DINING AREA TO NOT HAVE A TRASH CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE COMPLETES AND MAINTAINS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 3O DAYS OF HIRE.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE COMPLETES AND MAINTAINS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 3O DAYS OF HIRE.

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.