Mr. Greek Gyros

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of french fries stored at room temperature while thawing. Instructed to thaw tcs food items using approved thawing methods such as under running water at 70.0f or below or under refrigeration and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets at the walk-in cooler door in poor repair, detached from door and missing in areas. Instructed to repair or replace walk-in cooler door gaskets and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees personal items stored on food prep table, Instructed to keep off.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Food container covered during cooling down process, instructed to uncover to facilitate cooling down process.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

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

Inspector’s note: Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked rice, instructed to use proper scoops.

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 food boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and 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 cardboard used as liner inside the 1-door cooler where food is stored. Instructed to remove. The manager removed the cardboard at the time of the inspection to correct the violation.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed a clean spatula stored between the back of the handwash sink and the wall in the front prep area. Instructed to store all clean utensils away from contamination and a clean, dry area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the facility using plastic wrap to plug drains at the three-compartment sink. Must provide drain plugs for the three-compartment sink and discontinue the plastic use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw meat being stored directly in grocery bags inside the walk-in freezer. Must store all food in food-grade storage containers/bags only and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease container not maintained with a thick layer of grease on top of the container. Instructed to detail clean and maintain grease container and its surrounding. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued. All grease has been removed from the top of the container, and the receptacle is now clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice and dirt build up on the floor inside the walk-in freezer located next to the soda machine boxes. Found heavy dirt and grease in the crevices of the floor mats in the front prep area. Must clean said areas and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found entrance door not closed and tight fitting. Found 1/4 inch gap on the side of door. Must provide tight fitting door to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting board attached to prep cooler stained brown with deep grooves. Instructed manager to resurface, clean, sanitize and maintain or replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found hood system filled with grease instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance, found the following previous priority foundation violation remaining in non-compliance status. Found violations not corrected by correct by date from inspection report #2559306 on 6/14/22: found food employees without food handler training. Instruced manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Found no proof of allergen training. Instructed manager to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090.citation issued

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance, found the following previous core violation not corrected by correct by date from inspection report #2550083 on 2/17/22: found gasket on reach in freezer broken located on north wall in rear. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Found food employees without food handler training. Instruced manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers. Found no proof of allergen training. Instructed manager to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers. Instructed manager to comply. 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 gasket on reach in freezer broken located on south wall in rear. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors under fyer and prep coolers filled wih grease and food debris. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Found no vaccination signage posted. Facility allows dine in seating. Instructed manager to provide upon next inspection.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Found dine in restaurant without a written protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any city official authorized to enforce this order. Public health order. 2021-2.

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

Inspector’s note: Found gasket on reach in freezer broken located on north wall in rear. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors under fyer and prep coolers filled wih grease and food debris. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Found no vaccination signage posted. Facility allows dine in seating. Instructed manager to provide upon next inspection.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Found dine in restaurant without a written protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order. Such written record shall be available for inspection upon request of any city official authorized to enforce this order. Public health order. 2021-2.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed packaged desserts (cake slices, cheescake, etc.) stored in front display cooler not labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged.

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 mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed bottom of the front entrance door not aligned. Door previously noted with 1/4 gap, which has since been sealed with two foam strips that do not allow for full closure of door. Instructed to repair and correct alignment of door to ensure a tight fitting seal and full closure of door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed packaged desserts (cake slices, cheescake, etc.) stored in front display cooler not labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, business name and address where made and packaged.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cup used as a scooper for hot-held rice and stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to discontinue use of the cup, utilize proper utensils and properly store all utensils between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hotdog buns stored in plastic storage in hot-holding unit. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2463492 on 12/8/20. Previous core violations not corrected: (38) 6-202.15 - observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests. (41) 3-304.14 - observed wet wiping cloth laying on counter and prep tables throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use. Must correct previous core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of fries stored on the floor near the front hand sink and boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-inn freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloth laying on counter and prep tables throughout the facility. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under front hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in both unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a burnt out light bulb under the hood ventilation system. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers preparing food without hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled cardboard used as a liner in refrigeration units throughout. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in wall inside toilet room closest to beverage station. Instructed to enclose and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty sheet metal parts of equipment stored on floors in rear underneath shelving units, along with dried food debris. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust/dirt filled vents located in ceiling directly above front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent contamination of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee preparing food in prep area with out a hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times when preparing food. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of 1-door reach in coolers/freezer in prep area. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in staff toilet room. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on prep cooler behind the front service counter, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using soda crates as storage racks in rear prep area, instructed to provide proper storage racks for food & equipment. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks in walk in cooler, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace damaged door on toilet room, instructed to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light above front service counter, instructed to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation for hood filters in front prep area, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-portioned desserts items in front two door display cooler, with no dates or labels. Also observed pre portioned deli meats and cheeses in 3 door reach in cooler across from cook line with no dates or labels. Informed manager that all items remove from bulk container must be dated and labeled. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used as means of repair on bottom edge of main walk-in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair said area and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile, in rear beverage storage area, directly in front of exit door located on jackson street side. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease fryers located in front prep area, not in used as fryer but used as storage devices, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to remove to prevent pest harbaorage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pre-portioned desserts items in front two door display cooler, with no dates or labels. Also observed pre portioned deli meats and cheeses in 3 door reach in cooler across from cook line with no dates or labels. Informed manager that all items remove from bulk container must be dated and labeled. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found locked customer restroom with dust/dirt build up on toilet and counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed gyro meat (beef/lamb) on spit and exposed to ambient room temperature, without heat on. Instructed once potentially hazardous foods are on the spit (vertical broiler) the heat must be on continuously. Cooking process must be continuous and not intermitten, and no longer than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded gyro meat from spit and will update process. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (gyro beef/lamb; chicken, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small amounts of black, brown, slimy, mold-like substances on 3 ice chutes on soda fountain in dining room area. Must detail clean and sanitize ice machine and chutes. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up bottom of pipe next to dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen (near entry to walk in cooler area). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged stainless steel coving at the corner near kitchen entrance (corner). Observed damaged baseboard near small walk in freezer on the left side of rear kitchen. Must repair all coving / baseboards to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint near wall at kitchen entrance to dining room. Must repair or repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed brown/black substance on wall on right side of large walk in freezer (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed small amounts of black, brown, slimy, mold-like substances on 3 ice chutes on soda fountain in dining room area. Must detail clean and sanitize ice machine and chutes. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up bottom of pipe next to dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen (near entry to walk in cooler area). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged stainless steel coving at the corner near kitchen entrance (corner). Observed damaged baseboard near small walk in freezer on the left side of rear kitchen. Must repair all coving / baseboards to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint near wall at kitchen entrance to dining room. Must repair or repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed brown/black substance on wall on right side of large walk in freezer (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection report summary # 2009312, dated 3/27/17, not posted in plain view of customers. (inspection report summary was kept with report filed on counter.) Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found the following previous minor violations not corrected from report #1763616, dated 4/26/16: #32 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOORS, THE KNIVE STORAGE BOX AND SHELVING IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #34 HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE RUBBER COOK LINE FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE LOFT, ABOVE THE CUSTOMER PICK UP COUNTER, ABOVE THE SOUTH WALL DINING TABLES AND ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. Must correct all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used to line the floors, the knive storage box and shelving in the cook line. Observed cheese being stored on a duct tape lined board. Instructed to remove the cardboard and maintain all food contact and equipment storage surfaces to be smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Heavy accumulation of dirt and debris in the rubber cook line floor mats. 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 water stained ceiling tiles above the paper goods storage loft, above the customer pick up counter, above the south wall dining tables and above the beverage storage area. Instructed to replace the ceiling tiles and repair any leaks.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed employee belongings (boots, jacket) being stored on top of soda boxes and in the dry storage shelves. Instructed to store all employee belongings in the provided lockers, away from food and food contact surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store clean multi use pots being stored on the floor in the rear dish washing area. Must properly store items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust from the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must remove peeling paint on shelving racks in the reach in cooler next to the rear interior entrance to the kitchen. (located across from the reach in freezer)

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean cooking equipment and remove food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under shelving in the rear prep and storage areas. Also keep floors dry in the rear dish washing area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drain at the hand sink in the rear of the front prep area. Must repair the leaky faucet at the hand sink towards the front of the front prep area next to the soft serve machine.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, prep tables, and shelving racks. Must also detail clean the ventilation hoods above all cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in rear prep and storage areas. Must repair small openings along the bottom of the front and rear exit doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide end caps on the light shields above the rear prep area where needed.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must minimize clutter in rear storage areas. Must also detail clean the exterior of the outside grease receptacle and the ground around it.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors at rear prep area. Replace/repair cracked or damaged floor tiles where necessary.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles at rear and where necessary.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at rear in the form of cardboard boxes to prevent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interiors of refrigeration units where needed, clean can opener at rear prep table, clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under, around and behind equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace water stained ceiling tile where needed. Clean walls behind cooking equipment.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking sprayer at three comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

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.MUST REPAIR WALL NEXT TO COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED AND YELLOW STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST FROM VENTS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

Inspector’s note: The knife holder is dirty in the rear prep area. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the food utensils and holders until clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.

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

Inspector’s note: THE STEAMTABLE LOWER SHELF IS BUILTUP WITH GREASE, THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY, THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND THE DISPLAY COOLER HAS SOME WATER AT THE BOTTOM. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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. THE BACK ROOM WALLS AND REAR KITCHEN HOOD AREA ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT THE INNER RIGHR SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN COVING ON CORNER WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER & SEAL ANY GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS & WALLS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR ROOM MUST MINIMIZED, & IF NEEDED-KEEP CLEAN/COVERED & ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any open #10 cans of food must be transferred to regular food containers after opening.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: exterior sides of grill/bulk food containers in rear, interior floors of reach-in coolers/freezer due to food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors along walls of walk-in cooler need cleaning.

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. Any water-stained ceiling tiles at mezzanine level (for dry storage), must be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. The dirty knives and the holder they were in were washed, rinsed and sanitiized at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The ice machine has some light buildup inside which needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The damaged floor tiles in front of the 3-comp sink need to be replaced.

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. Remove the grease dripping down into the electrical outlets behind the gyros machine and install a working grease catch for the hood above said area.