Product: Gyro

“Ate 3 bites of a Greek gyro and 3 curly fries. A couple hours later I had stomach cramping, diarrhea, slight headache and really rough chills. Exhausted I slept for 12 hrs and got up to day 2 of same symptoms. Nauseous, diarrhea, chills, sweats. ”

“I ate gyro sandwiche I'm the only one got sick every one else ate something different ”

“Report date: Feb 27, 2020
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation... See More #7-38-010. Citation issued.

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sink not maintained, no hot or cold water a the hand sink in the restroom. Instructed to repair hand sink on premise. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: ground beef 47. 0f, italain beef 46. 7f, rice 46. 2f. Also observed improper in the prep cooler unit: sliced tomatoes 62. 0f, mozzarella cheese 48. 2, cucumber gyro sauce 54. 3, and eggs 52. 9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3lbs of meat products, 2lbs of salad, and 3lbs of rice worth $250. 00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Cos

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed temperature of food prep cooler to be improper at 60. 1f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Tag was placed on display cooler. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Cos

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometers in the 2-door display cooler and prep cooler. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all coolers units.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food stored in containers in all the 2 door display cooler 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.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup behind cooking equipment (fryer), walls, and underneath of the fryer on the floors in prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Have beef gyro platter. It’s the only thing I ate all day. Ten hours later was vomiting and couldn’t keep anything down. ”

“Report date: Feb 20, 2020
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the pic has no certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty and no... See More valid certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as chicken,steak,gyros,etc. ) must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 3:00 p. M. With valid certificate. (priority foundation 7-38-020)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sink in rear slushie prep area. Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water or move prep area near additional hand sinks on site. (priority foundation)

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of appx. 30lbs. Gyros on spit at rotesserie at 55. 8f. Product was discarded by manager. Must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f or above. (cos). 30lbs. $75. (priority 7-38-005)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of raw chicken wings at 48. 9f in a black plastic container on prep table. Product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 40lbs. $65. (cos)(priority )(consolidated violation.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide thermometer for 2- door prep cooler.

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 on floor under slushie prep table,on floor behind small chest freezer,behind bread rack,next to furnace,under glass & 3- door storage reach in cooler,all fryer cabinets and meat slicer on dry food storage shelf. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/20/20. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1/2-3/4' gap along bottom of both rear doors and front south east door in corner. Must make doors tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from walk in cooler fan guard covers,shelving unit,rolling carts,prep tables,storage shelves,prep coolers,chest freezer,fryer cabinets,grill table.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leak around base of toilet.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must remove,organize and elevate massive amount of articles(unused equipment in rear yard.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from walls in prep areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace hole in wall near service counter.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from floor in walk in cooler and freezer and throughout premises. Must remove water from floor in walk in cooler and keep dry.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: must provide food handlers training for new employees.

Source: chicago.gov ”

“Ate the beef gyro platter. I felt like it tasted a little funky but I thought I added too much white sauce. Afterwards Ingot diarrhea and a couple hours later I feel like vomiting. ”

“Inspection Failure: 29-Jan-20
Details: > OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.... See More NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
> OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS DURING WASHING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
> OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF ROAST, GYRO , )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
> ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
> NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
> MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BUILD IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT IN USE AND MUST REMOVE DOOR TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION
> OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
> MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING,STORING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT.
> MUST REPAIR LEAKING RINSE FAUCET BY PRE-RINSE DISHMACHINE AREA,MUST REPAIR THE SMALL LEAK UNDER THE DISHMACHINE DRAIN.
> MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN ALL EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC BATHROOMS
> NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY EXIT DOOR .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
> MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.(SODA SYRUP LEAK)
> NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES, FANS IN KITCHEN AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
> OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING LINE, FOOD PREP AREA AND WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA THE COOKS LINE AND GAS STOVE. GREASE ON WALL FAN AT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
> MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN DAMAGED AND DIRTY REAR EXIT STORM DOOR AND MUST REPAIR SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR LEADING TO DRY STORAGE
> PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/12/2019 REPORT
Source: Chicago Health Dept ”

“We had ribeye steak and the gyro sandwich with fries. Both my husband and I got food poisoning from there and we're exhibiting symptoms the next morning. ”

“Had Chicken gyros from the food truck... I wanna sue them ”

“Went by myself to the restaurant about 4:30pm on Friday the 27th. Ordered green tea to drink, deep fried zucchini sticks, a lamb gyro with tzatziki sauce, white onion, and tomato, and a small Greek salad comprised of tomato, cucumber, green pepper, kalamata olives, olive oil, and feta cheese. The... See More veggie based dishes were fine but the first bite of the gyro I took felt off somehow and though I took a few more bites I was hesitant about eating it because it felt wrong. Left about 5:30pm and went home. Symptoms started manifesting around 7:45 pm with nausea, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Vomiting began sometime around 9. Symptoms persisted throughout the night, vomiting subsided around 3:45am 12/28 but diarrhea continued along with a headache from violent vomiting and dehydration, hot and cold flashes, and achy joints. Diarrhea finally fully subsided around 5pm 12/28, remained fatigued until about 4pm 12/29. I assume it was due to the gyro because that was the only dish I ordered that gave me bad vibes once I had a bit and the meat looked VERY pink as I was mopping up vomit and disposing of the regurgitated food bits, everything else had been perfectly fine (but got thrown up anyway). ”