West Side Gyros

May 11, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A TIN PAN WITH RICE INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MANAGER REMOVED PAN DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
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.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
food improperly labeled

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

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTCLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/11/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
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: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BASEMENT. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises;For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TAKING ORDERS AND NOT WEARING FACE COVERING AND 2- MALE CUSTOMERS INSIDE OF RESTAURANT WITHOUT FACE COVERING.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO PLACE MASK ON AND CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 64

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 21, 2020: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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