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KINGS GYROS

7904 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KINGS GYROS has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 30, 2012, recorded 6 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 2 times on April 11, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE GREASY BOXES USED AS SHELF LINERS FROM REAR PREP AREA. DEFROST BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, UNUSED SINKS, UNUSED OVENS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(STOVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS etc.) THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR. CLEAN BASEBOARDS IN CANDY STORE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL HALLWAY AREA IN REAR THAT LEADS TO OUTSIDE. MUST KEEP OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS.
  2. Tag Removal

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALL SHELVES & PREP TABLES, EXTERIORS & SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, EXTERIORS BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL HALLWAY AREA IN REAR.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMP FOUND AT 44.6F. UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED(INCLUDING DOORS WHICH ARE OFF TRACK). UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • CHOPPED STEAK-50.1F, HAMBURGER PATTIES-46.7, COOKED GROUND BEEF-47.1F, GROUND BEEF-46.7F, DELI MEATS-47.1F, SOUR CREAM-45.7F - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN REFRIGERATION AT 40F OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES, ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A. APPROXIMATELY 35LB VALUED AT 120.00 DISCARDED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALL SHELVES & PREP TABLES, EXTERIORS & SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, EXTERIORS BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL HALLWAY AREA IN REAR.
  4. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 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.WALLS IN THE REAR SOUTHWEST NEED CLEANING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: VENTS OVER DEEP FRYER NEED SOME CLEANING.

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