Munchies Gyros, Inc., 3682 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Munchies Gyros, Inc.
Address: 3682 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Mar 7, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

100

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Apr 9, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 10, 2011 100
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MINIMIZED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Jan 30, 2012 0
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Feb 7, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Mar 7, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Apr 9, 2010

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR.

Aug 10, 2011

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BASEBOARD AT BOTTOM OFF WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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 LEAKING FAUCET ON 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

Jan 30, 2012

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE AN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM REPORT #521661 DATED 8-10-11, VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL. #32, BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #37, MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR, #38, MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

Feb 7, 2012

CLEANING TOWELS PROPERLY STORED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATIONS #30,32,33,34,35,37,38, UNDER VIOLATION #29, ALL CORRECTED.
LIGHT SHIELDS REPLACED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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