ZEUS GYROS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING AND PREPPING RAW CHICKEN IN REAR PREP AREA RINSE HIS HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET UNDERNEATH RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS ONLY IN HANDWASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE. HAND WASHING IS PROHIBITED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND WASHING OF UTENSILS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING AND PREPPING RAW CHICKEN IN REAR PREP AREA AFTER WIPING HANDS WITH A WIPING CLOTH SOAKED IN A BUCKET WITH BLEACH AND WATER INSIDE.INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BEFORE CONTINUATION OF FOOD HANDLING. CHICKEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4TH INCH GAP ON REAR DOOR BETWEEN THE DOOR AND FLOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FRONT PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED CLOTHS IN A CONCENTRATED SOLUTION AT LEAST 50PPM AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES, SOILED THICK PLASTIC LINING ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK OF MOP SINK IN REAR PREP IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID IN RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH LID WIDE OPEN (UNABLE TO CLOSE), OVERFLOWING WITH LARGE OPEN TRASH BAGS , CARDBOARD BOXES, GREASE CONTAINERS, AND BUCKETS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE (LETTUCE, MEAT, BREAD, AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE LID TIGHT FITTING AND AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. GARBAGE WAS PICKED UP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, AND EMPLOYEE CLEARED REFUSE AREA OF ALL EXCESS GARBAGE. 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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.