CENTRAL GYROS CORP

3127 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant

29 inspections

1. CanvassApr 15, 2026

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 120F LOCATED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SPINACH FETA PIE AT 121F AND COOKED POTATOES AT 100F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AT 56F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER BY THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.
2. ComplaintOct 16, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassApr 7, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 7, 2024

   0 infractions

5. CanvassJul 29, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS BY TO GO CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN REAR. OBSERVED ONE LIVE HOUSE FLY ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED
6. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 13, 2023

   0 infractions

7. ComplaintDec 6, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-6-23 INSPECTION #2581301. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-42-090.MUST REPAIR.
8. CanvassSep 6, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
9. CanvassSep 21, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, AND ICE TEA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
10. CanvassSep 9, 2021

    7 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISHMACHINE UNIT TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD COVDERINGS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE GAP OPENING ON WALL CORNER BEHIND THE REAR ICE MACHINE.INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: REAR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
11. CanvassJun 22, 2020

    7 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
12. CanvassJun 17, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED CLEAN UP TO BE INCOMPLETE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION.
13. CanvassDec 14, 2018

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE . MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRANCE TO FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMER OR ANYBODY ENTERING THE PREP AREA TO REVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN THAT AREA.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CAN INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR AREA STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM. MUST SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO SEAL GAP AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
14. CanvassSep 4, 2018

    0 infractions

15. CanvassJun 11, 2018

    0 infractions

16. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 6, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR LIQUOR ROOM AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
17. CanvassJun 2, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE). AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 40.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: CHICKEN KABOB AT 48.3F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 46.2F, MOUSSAKA AT 46.5F, FISH SPREAD AT 46.4F, WHOLE EGGS AT 46.2F, PORK CHOP AT 45.6F, FETA CHEESE AT 44.7F, COOKED RICE AT 48.9F, LASAGNA AT 51.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 5 PPM (CHLORINE) CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR LIQUOR ROOM AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
18. CanvassOct 13, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR COOKING AREAS NOT CLEAN, MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA AND ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN,
19. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 18, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
20. CanvassFeb 9, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 06/18/2015, INSPECTION REPORT #1559286, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAIN CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
21. CanvassJun 18, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.4F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS WHICH WAS MADE A DAY BEFORE: LASAGNA AT 53.1F, MOUSSAKA AT 52.1F, CHICKEN AT 49.8F/52.1F, BAKED CHICKEN AT 53.4F, DOLMA AT 48.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 150.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS GYRO MACHINES) AND RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.-----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND SALAD/SOUP PREP AREA IN REAR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE.
22. CanvassOct 29, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around 3 compartment sink, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around exposed hand sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving, rear storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage areas, shall be provided.
23. CanvassFeb 10, 2014

    7 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,KITCHEN POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.ALSO,REMOVE BLACK MOLD-LIKE CAULK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE KITCHEN COOKING STOVES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF HOT HOLDING KITCHEN STEAMTABLE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEAR ONION BAG STORAGE NOT CLEAN.INSGTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SUPPLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED 6" INCHES FROM FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
24. CanvassJun 26, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and labe; food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bathrooms, shall be replaced.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.
25. Complaint Re-InspectionNov 6, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
26. ComplaintOct 23, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. NOTED A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 163F. (DISH MACHINE IS IN USE DURING INSPECTION). MUST BE FIX. INSTRUCTED, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
27. CanvassApr 26, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE UNCLEAN,FAN GUARD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,VENT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS AND DUST ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FAN IN THE DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
28. CanvassMar 30, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling not maintained in walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair and reseal ceiling. Ceiling tile damaged in areas in rear. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install scatter proof bulb.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
29. CanvassMay 5, 2010

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DAMAGED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OR COOLER IN FRONT MUST BE CLEAN,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE GREASY AND UNCLEAN,MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING TILES,CEILING TILES WITH HOLE IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA MUST BE REPLACED AND SEALED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASHBOWL SINK IN WORKERS TOILET AND IN DISH MACHINE SINK AND WALLS MUST BE RECAULKED
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA