Food Safety Report: Nick's Gyros, S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

7858 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 28, 2022
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2lbs. Diced tomato 48. 2f. 3lbs. Sliced corned beef 45. 6f. 1lbs. Sliced roast beef 45. 3f. 3lbs. Sliced tomato 46. 0f. 1 lb. Sliced turkey 46. 0f. 5lbs. Shreeded lettuce 44. 6f. 5lbs. Sliced italian beef 48. 3f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)appx. 20lbs. $60.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperature of 3- door prep cooler with tcs foods stored inside at 46. 2f. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Once repaired email letter. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer for 3- door prep cooler. Must provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings inside of fryer cabinet, under soda machine and on all shelving units,steam table lower shelf,service counter shelves,co2 container shelves,on floor behind pizza prep cooler,kettle ledge. Also. Appx. 12 - or more live small flies on boxes and food containers in rear storage area,5-7 live large flies flting around premises. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/28/22. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2' gap along right corner of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: must invert plastic wear with handles in upright position.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must provide a handle on lid at steam table.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris from grill tables,ice dispenser on soda machine.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no bakflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must grout floor in rear dish/prep area. Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear dish/prep area.

Source: chicago.gov