Gyros 47
350 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Nov 22, 2024
Gyros 47 was last inspected on November 22, 2024 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
November 22, 2024 · Complaint
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen items chicken wing in the 3 comp sink, bag of corn beef and a bag of italian beef sitting on the drain board. Instructed manager on proper thawing either under running cool water or in the cooler.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris within the deli meat slicer. Must detail clean and mainatin the deli meat slicer
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls to remove food splatter in the front and rear prep areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few deep freezer lids in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top of the prep service cooler. Defrost and clean the interior of the deep freezer to remove ice build up and debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted the hood above the cooking equipment dirty. Must detail clean to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings scattered on the floor in the rear underneath the dry storage rack. Also noted 20 mice droppings scatter on the bottom shelf of the grill. Instructed manager to remove and detail clean affected areas. Also call pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few deep freezer lids in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top of the prep service cooler. Defrost and clean the interior of the deep freezer to remove ice build up and debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out, especially where droppings were noted. Also clean the walls in the rear and front areas to remove debris (dust, food splatter and webbs).
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and/or damaged ceiling tiles and dirty light shields. Must replace repair and/or clean as needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted the hood above the cooking equipment dirty. Must detail clean to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed some lids to some deep freezers in poor repair; repair or replace lids.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers to remove grease, clean the exterior surfaces of the fryers, clean the exterior surfaces of deep freezers, clean all storage shelves and interiors of refrigeration units where needed.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the cold water knob at the utility sink is in poor repair; must repair knob.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: The self closing device at the washroom door is not attached; instructed to attach and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The walls around and behind various kitchen equipment need cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policies as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit as required; instructed to provide and maintain. Must provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premsies. Found over 100 mouse droppings on premises on the floor under storage shelves in the rear storage area, by the hot water tank on the floor and ledge around the tank, bottom of fryer in cooking area and along the walls around and behind freezers and other equipment. Also observed on the floor inside of the employee washroom on both sides of the handsink. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service and leave a receipt detailing what they did. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not rodent proofed at the bottom as required; instructed to rodent proof door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed some lids to some deep freezers in poor repair; repair or replace lids.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers to remove grease and rodent droppings, clean the exterior surfaces of the fryers, clean the exterior surfaces of deep freezers, clean all storage shelves and interiors of refrigeration units where needed.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow device at the utility sink and the cold water knob at the utility sink is in poor repair; must provide a backflow device and repair knob.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: The self closing device at the washroom door is not attached; instructed to attach and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The walls and floors under around and behind various kitchen equipment need cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place nor kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the ppm) when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found storage racks in the food prep area with rust. Instructed to remove rust from racks.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found thick ice build up on the inside of all of the reach in freezers. Instructed to remove ice build up. -must clean the interior of the deep fryers and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain leak.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cracked/damaged floor tiles through out the front/rear prep and storage area. Instructed to replace floor tiles. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface. -water stained ceiling tiles in the prep and dish washing area. Instructed to replace. Maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, under/around the coolers and cooking equipment with dirt, food, grease and debris. Also, walls around the sinks, cooking equipment and storage racks with dirt and stains. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must take the online course and provide proof that they met the food handler's requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed hand sink in employee restroom not stocked with hand soap. Informed food handler hand soap must be available at hand sink at all time. Food handler obtain hand soap for hand sink at time of inspection.priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (c) observed ready to eat temperature control for safety (tcs) food inside refrigerator in prep kitchen with out date mark/ missing; cooked beef, cooked potato,cooked chicken. Instructed person in charge to utilize date makring on ready to eat tcs foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.14 observed facility missing back flow prevention device on mop sink. Must obtain and install back flow prevention device for mop sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 (a) observed facility without thermometers provided for measuring cooked food temperature. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-203.12 observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers/freezer for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Obseved food handler employees actively handle food with out utilizing hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or hair nets. Ally food handler employees must wear hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.120 observed inside of reach in freezer with accumulation of ice build up inside. Must detail clean, defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed three compartment sink leaking in disrepair middle basin. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a position that allows air-dry without soiling and pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
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 several (twenty or more) live flies in the kitchen of the restaurant flying around the prep table, cooking equipment, three comp sink, slicer, on walls etc. Also observed thirty or more mouse droppings in the rear storage room on the floor by the furnace and forty rodent droppings on the floor in the basement along with a dead decayed bird. Instructed to clean all areas and to eliminate fly activity by closing the front entrance door and repairing the screen of the rear exit door. Serious violation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: The manager on duty has no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate on premises as required while handling potentially hazardous foods such as raw beef and pre cooked beef that requires reheating. Instructed to obtain a valid city of chicago certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior surfaces and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease. Clean area underneath grill to remove grease and food particles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in storage room and basement where droppings observed. Must seal holes in basement floor made of concrete to avoid pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean vents above cooking equipment to remove grease observed. Must replace water stained ceiling tile in prep area where needed. Must clean interior of light shields where needed to remove dust and other particles.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No lights in rear storage room, instructed to provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
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 twenty fruit flies on the unclean meat slicer on prep table and twenty fruit flies on the boxes of paper goods on the shelf by the back door leading to the rear storage area and on/above that same door. Instructed to have hansen pest control service establishment prior to the reinspection next week. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain meat slicer on prep table to remove particles.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of fryers and grill, surface underneath grill to remove grease and particles and interiors of refrigeration units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain floors under, around and behind cooking equipment, freezers and refrigeration units, sinks, prep tables, storage area in rear and in washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain walls around cooking equipment and sinks. Replace water stained ceiling tiles above mop sink and three comp sink. Clean vents above cooking equipment in hooded system.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking from right faucet of the three comp sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must wash,rinse and sanitize multi use items as needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior and exterior of refrigeration units and cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors along walls and in corners in furnace closet and in rear storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the three compartment sink.
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must seal the right side of the rear exit door. Seal openigs along the exterior rear walls of building to prevent rodent entry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean storage racks in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow device at the mop sink. Must clean interior of grease trap and remove foul odors. Ventilation above cooking equipment does not vent to the roof line. Must repair. Must encase small over head waste line from the furnace/air conditioning unit above rear storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer in all refrigeration units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unused equipment from rear storage room. Must remove clutter and rocks from rear exterior of building.
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