Dj's Gyros

June 3, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: OBSERVED TOILET & PREP AREA HAND SINK HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH OUT HAND DRYING DEVICES.FOOD MANAGER LEFT PREMISES DURING INSPECTION TO GO TO THE STORE A FEW DOORS DOWN TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,TACO MEAT,ETC).
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.8F.NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40F OR BELOW.(NO CITATION ISSUED).
code 2Priority
Inside Containers Or Receptacles: Adequate Number, Properly Covered And Insect/Rodent Proof

Inspector note: OBSERVED INSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM HALLWAY WITH 7 LARGE FILLED GARBAGE BAGS PILED UP ON FLOOR ,3 BUCKETS OF GREASE AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES PILED UP ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF A GROCERY CART NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.NOT ABLE TO VIEW FURNANCE AREA DUE TO EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR BLOCKING ENTRY.MUST REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
code 20
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1367218 7/2/13 NOT CORRECTED #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THICK WITH GREASE BUILD UP.#34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES,UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE FROM FLOOR.#35-CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI.#36-CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILD UP ON THEM.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
code 29
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SOME CHEST FREEZER LIDS & LID IN POOR REPAIR AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD PREP TABLE .
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,FOOD & PLASTIC WEAR STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MEAT SLICER,CUTTING BOARDS.MUST DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED THRESHOLDS ON FRONT & REAR DOORS,SMALL OPENINGS IN METAL DOORS AND UNDER WINDOW PANELS IN LOBBY AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN ENTIRE TOILET ROOM INCLUDING TOILET,SINK.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DRAIN PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN BASIN OF MOP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF UPPER SHELF IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDER POP STORAGE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 2, 2013: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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