Star Gyros

January 14, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings18
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.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 )(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GYROS,CHICKEN,TACO MEAT,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(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.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 70.5F,11LBS. SLICED COOKED GYROS 76.0F- 86.5F,1LBS. COOKED CHOPPED STEAK 93.7F,3LBS. SHREEDED GYROS & CORNED BEEF 84.9F,ON TOPSIDE OF TABLES,INSIDE OF STEAM TABLE AND INSIDE OF A RE-USED FRENCH FRY BOX.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 19LBS. $57.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. DICED CHICKEN 50.9F,5LBS. COOKED TACO MEAT 50.0F STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.10LBS. $25.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
code 36
food improperly labeled

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

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT IN BETWEEN CASES OF POP,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 2- DEAD MICE ONE ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND OTHER INSIDE OF A BUCKET IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 39
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH SOILED APRONS ON.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
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
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,OPENING IN BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR DOOR. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. EMPLOYEES AREA AND BASEMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 26, 2020: 17 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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