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Windy City Gyros

July 15, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED HAND WASHES SINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE TRASH CAN, CHAIR, AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE MIXER AND TANKS FROM THE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, SHELVES, CEILINGS, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AND ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 49, 55, 56 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2456639 DATED 11/16/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- #49) 4-601-11(B) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. #55)-6-201-11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. #56)6-304-11 NOTED COOKING STOVES IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MUST CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 16, 2020: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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