MR. GYROS INC

107 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 21, 2020

   0 infractions

2. CanvassJul 26, 2019

   0 infractions

3. CanvassJun 21, 2019

   0 infractions

4. CanvassApr 27, 2018

   4 infractions

   • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING/PREPPING, READY TO EAT FOOD, LETTUCE AT FRONT PREP COUNTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. ALSO OBSERVED SAME FOOD HANDLER GRAB TOAST, FROM TOASTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS OR SINGLE GLOVES, TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
   • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
     • OBSERVED GYRO MEAT (BEEF/LAMB) ON SPIT AND EXPOSED TO AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE, WITHOUT HEAT ON. INSTRUCTED ONCE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE ON THE SPIT (VERTICAL BROILER) THE HEAT MUST BE ON CONTINUOUSLY. COOKING PROCESS MUST BE CONTINUOUS AND NOT INTERMITTENT AND NO LONGER THAN 4 HOURS. OBSERVED 12 BOTTLES OF NESTLE PURE LIFE WATER, STORED IN ICE BIN, LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ICE USED IN THIS PARTICULAR ICE BIN SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR CONSUMPTION, NOT BEVERAGE STORAGE. MANAGER CORRECTED BOTH VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS, IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENT COVER ABOVE FRY STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5. ComplaintMar 1, 2017

   0 infractions

6. CanvassMay 25, 2016

   3 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP TABLE/COOLER WITH STAINS,DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED SHELVING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSRVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN SYRUP BOXES AT REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
7. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 1, 2015

   1 infraction

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
8. ComplaintNov 24, 2015

   7 infractions

   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1559726 DATED 6/30/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.#35)INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#38)NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#45)NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLLED INTO THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • UPGRADED
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • UPGDRADED TO SERIOUS
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • UPGRADED TO SERIOUS
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • UPGRADED TO SERIOUS
9. CanvassJun 30, 2015

   4 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLLED INTO THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 30, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • HAIR RESTRAINTS WERE NOT WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
11. CanvassOct 23, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1401306 ON 2/19/14 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. 35/01 - REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • HAIR RESTRAINTS WERE NOT WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE PREP COOLER AND IN A CONTAINER BETWEEN THE COOLER AND THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
12. CanvassFeb 19, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE CRACKED AND BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK.
13. CanvassJun 20, 2013

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CARDBOARD USED AS A SHELF COVERINGS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
14. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 15, 2011

    0 infractions

15. ComplaintDec 5, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, OFFICE, AND CLOSET. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS AND AROUND THE CONTAINER USED TO STORE DIRTY LINENS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #612282 ON 6/16/11 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01 - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. 32/01 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER. 33/01 - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE AREA NEAR THE SIDE DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 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. MUST COVER ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG ONLY.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LINE PREP COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: 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. OBSERVED STAGNANT WATER AND JUICES IN THE OVERFLOW DRAIN PAN FOR THE JUICE DISPENSER. IT MUST BE SLOPED TO DRAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.
16. ComplaintJun 16, 2011

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI, HAMBURGERS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 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. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
    • 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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES FROM THE AREA NEAR THE SIDE DOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA.
17. ConsultationJan 21, 2010

    0 infractions

18. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 15, 2010

    0 infractions

19. Short Form ComplaintJan 6, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN OFFICE, WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. (SERVING & PREPARING GROUND BEEF, HOT DOGS,ETC). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.