Greek Kitchen

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in a standup 1 door cooler at rear prep kitchen, Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on shelf above food prep tables, Instructed to remove.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop placed inside ice maker between ice cubes. Instructed to keep off ice cubes.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees personal Items stored on shelf above food prep table, Instructed to keep away.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on food containers shelf, instructed to stored away from food clean containers.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-in freezer. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light above the ice machine and near the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation vents in the rear food prep cooking area soiled with dust and grease debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance from report #2555668 conducted on 05/12/22. Previous core violations not corrected: (#57) 2-102.13 found food handlers without proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found cutting board located in rear prep stained (black and yellow) with deep grooves. Instructed manager to replace said cutting boards.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found inside garbage receptacles overflowing. Garbage receptales must be closed and tightfitting at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance of previous core violation from inspection report #2473193 on 1/27/21: no allergen training for the city of chicago food service manager at time of inspection. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers and maintain. Instrutced manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed water accumulation on the floor along the wall in the middle prep area. Instructed to clean, repair, and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 ceiling tiles in the womens toilet room water stained. Instructed to replace and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in the dry storage area without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on top of the prep tables.instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen vegetables stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the dry storage area and along the wall in the dish area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener to be soiled with food debris and splash. Instructed to remove, wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the hand washing sink in the dish area. Instructed manager to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb above the three compartment sink. Instructed to replace.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without required hair restraints while serving/ prepping food, food handlers missing hair restraints (net/hats, visor) in facility. Must obtain and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility walls and floors with accumulation of debris and organic material in rear ware washing are of facility. Must detail clean and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found prepackaged cookies, desserts not labeled. All prepackaged foods for sale must be labeled. Instructed to install labeled with list of ingredients.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exterior of pan storage shelf not clean of debris in dish room. Instructed to clean/maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (sliced tomatoes, sour cream) out of the original containers and held for over 24 hours without proper labels containing product name and date. Instructed to label all and maintain.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board being stored on the floor by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to store properly and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board stained with deep dark grooves located in the rear. Observed rust on the shelves of the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace all and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on all the vents located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls not clean in dishroom,mop room and near walk in cooler by storage.must clean/maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (cheese, chicken, sliced vegetables) in the walk in cooler and three door prep cooler, held for over 24 hours, without the proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that held are for over 24 hours and are out of the original packaging and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of ice machine with a slite brownish build up on the sides, ice machine is located in the rear prep. Observed accumulated grease and food debris under the flat top grill. Observed dirty gaskets on the three door refrigerator located under the gyro rack located in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean all and maintain. Observed a cutting board stained with deep dark grooves located across from the ice machine. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and food debris along the wall under the cold holding area located in the front food prep. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on vents thru out the facility. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance doors not rodent proofed with 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of said entrance doors. Instructed to make entrance doors rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (cheese, chicken, sliced vegetables) in the walk in cooler and three door prep cooler, held for over 24 hours, without the proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that held are for over 24 hours and are out of the original packaging and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of ice machine with a slite brownish build up on the sides, ice machine is located in the rear prep. Observed accumulated grease and food debris under the flat top grill. Observed dirty gaskets on the three door refrigerator located under the gyro rack located in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean all and maintain. Observed a cutting board stained with deep dark grooves located across from the ice machine. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and food debris along the wall under the cold holding area located in the front food prep. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on vents thru out the facility. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Splash guard needed at front exposed hand wash sink next to small prep table.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor in walk-in cooler along wall at corners to remove spilled food and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling light panels at rear and where necessary.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of walk in freezer needs defrosting and cleaning to remove ice build up and spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Noted broken floor seal in the rear and front prep area. Floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLER AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: BROKEN FLOOR SEAL AT DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER 3-COMP SINK & AROUND GREASE TRAPS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.