J & B GYROS
733 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
J & B GYROS has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 3, 2020, found no infractions.
2 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Chemicals and toxic substances.
The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2017. For example:
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2017. For example:
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded 2 times on December 11, 2017. For example:
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2011. For example:
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded once on March 13, 2013. For example:
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
13 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
9 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL ROOM LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT ABLE TO BE FULLY CLOSED AND NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH OF GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO MEASURE ACCURATE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
- 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
- OBSERVED TOXIC CHEMICALS SUCH AS PESTICIDES , MICE BAITS, AND TRAPS ARE STORED IN THESE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION: ON TOP OF SHELF ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNUSED FOOD PREP TABLE, AND ON FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR & ELECTRICAL ROOM ENTRANCE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A SEPARATELY AWAY FROM ANY FOOD AND/OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. ALL TOXIC CHEMICAL MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. MANAGER REMOVED ALL TOXIC CHEMICAL DURING THE INSPECTION. CDI. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)/ 7-38-030.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- OBSERVED UTENSILS SUCH AS KNIVES AND TONGS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND PIPINGS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON TOP OF SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE THEM PROPERLY IN SANITARY MANNER.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER MACHINE STORED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD SPILLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FACILITY PROVIDED/STORED IMPROPER STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT FRONT CAKE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS AND WHEELS OF FRYER, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- SIDE VENTIALTION FAN AND WALL UNDERNEATH FAN NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSDT TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS (LOG, RECORDS).
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- SOME DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR OF BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX 1/2 TO 1 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
- NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,(FRYNIG CHICKEN WINGS PER ORDER, PREPARING SANDWICHES,BEEF,ETC) WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NO SOAP DISPENSER IN WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- SOME DDEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR OF BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Complaint
9 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPAIR WALL UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
- "NO SMOKING" SIGNS NOT POSTED. OBSERVED CUSTOMER SMOKING CIGARETTE IN LOBBY DURING INSPECTION. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. EACH PUBLIC PLACE AND PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED SHALL HAVE A "NO SMOKING" SIGN CLEARLY AND CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AT EVERY ENTRANCE BY OWNER, MANAGER, OPERATOR OR PERSON IN CONTROL OF THAT PLACE. SMOKING VIOLATION/CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020A CITATION ISSUED.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- Short Form Complaint
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR AT SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM HALLWAY IN REAR OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint Re-Inspection
6 infractions
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
- THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 7-24-11 ON REPORT # 1234295 NOT CORRECTED: -32- RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP STILL NEEDS PAINTING. -33- INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS STILL NEED CLEANING. -34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS). -35-STILL NEED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. -36- STILL NEED TO REPLACE MISSING GLOBE ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD. -41- REAR STORAGE ROOM STILL CLUTTERED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS-7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR LID INTERIOR TO DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR, INTERIOR OF UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR, GRILL AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MOP SINK, KNIVES & KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- PAINT WALLS AND DOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
- Complaint
8 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 49.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPS FROM UNIT AND TO HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- CHICKEN WINGS-50.1F, CHICKEN - 50.1F, HAM-50.4F, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPS-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-30-11 PER REPORT # 606301 NOT CORRECTED: -32- RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP STILL NEEDS PAINTING. -33- INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS STILL NEED CLEANING. -34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DEBRIS). -35-STILL NEED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES, AND CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. -36- STILL NEED TO REPLACE MISSING GLOBE ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD. -41- REAR STORAGE ROOM STILL CLUTTERED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS-7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR LID INTERIOR TO DEEP FREEZER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR, INTERIOR OF UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR, GRILL AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, MOP SINK, KNIVES & KNIFE RACK ON WALL, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- PAINT WALLS AND DOORS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
8 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(ALL FROZEN ITEMS STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZER).
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR(LID) OF GREASE TRAP. REMOVE PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PAINT SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN FILTERS & HOOD, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, AND INTERIORS OF FREEZERS & COOLERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR) UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALL BASES, AND IN CORNERS(DEBRIS, DEAD BUGS & ROACHES ETC.).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- : CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. NEED A SCREEN DOOR OR MUST INSTALL MESH SCREEN ON SECURITY GATE TO KEEP INSECTS OFF PREMISES. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- PROVIDE LIGHTING IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. REPLACE MISSING GLOBE ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPLACE MISSING DRIP PAN FOR COOLER IN REAR BY WASHROOM, WATER NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND UNIT AND IN WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Canvass
12 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- FOUND SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AREA HOLDING AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1 DEGREES - UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST BE REPAIRED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW - CITATION ISSUED - CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- CORNED BEEF-52.6, ITALIAN BEEF-53.1, CHICKEN WINGS-66.7, EGGS-56.6, DELI MEATS-51.6 IN SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE- ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED- CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). 25LB VALUED AT 80.00
- 17. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
- OBSERVED SEVERAL PPACKAGES OF MEATS SITTING OUT ON DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMP. SINK BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMP. SINK - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST EITHER BE THAWED UNDER COLD-RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION - CITATION ISSUED- 7-38-005(A)
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OBSERVED IN DUMPSTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR-MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED, AND BREAK DOWN BOXES BEFORE THROWING THEM IN DUMPSTER WHICH WILL LEAVE MORE ROOM FOR TRASH - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
- 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(ALL FROZEN ITEMS STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZER).
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR(LID) OF GREASE TRAP. REMOVE PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PAINT SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN FILTERS & HOOD, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, AND INTERIORS OF FREEZERS & COOLERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR) UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALL BASES, AND IN CORNERS(DEBRIS, DEAD BUGS & ROACHES ETC.).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. NEED A SCREEN DOOR OR MUST INSTALL MESH SCREEN ON SECURITY GATE TO KEEP INSECTS OFF PREMISES. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- PROVIDE LIGHTING IN DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. REPLACE MISSING GLOBE ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPLACE MISSING DRIP PAN FOR COOLER IN REAR BY WASHROOM, WATER NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND UNIT AND IN WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- Suspected Food Poisoning
1 infraction
- 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.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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741 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620
3 inspections
- AUBURN PARK COMMUNITY DAYCARE
741 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620
3 inspections
- AUBURN PARK COMM. DAYCARE
741 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620
4 inspections
- SUNBURST FOOD & LIQUOR INC
742 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620
3 inspections
- MELIA FOOD MART, INC.
747 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620
5 inspections
- STEEL COOKING LLC
747 W 79th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620
1 inspection