Nick's Gyros

April 25, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR HIS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GYROS,COOKED TACO MEAT,PIZZA, ETC)MUST BE SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED AT 0.0P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAPY WATER AND RINSING UTENSILS AND PLACING THEM ON OVERHEAD DRYING SHELF WITHOUT SANITIZING UTENSILS. MANAGER SET-UP SINK DURING INSPECTION. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. GYROS ON SPIT 81.3F.10LBS. COOKED TACO MEAT 131.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 30LBS. $120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AROUND CO2 TANKS, ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF BEHIND BUCKET,IN TOOL CLOSET, ON LOWER SHELF OF BUN STORAGE CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/25/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLE, STEAM TABLE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 3, 2023: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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