Gyro Food Poisoning

Gyros can very well be the source of food poisoning. Improperly prepared meat and fresh vegetables could lead to contamination with harmful bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella. In more serious instances, the tomatoes could be infected with Hepatitis A, which led to an outbreak in Idaho in 2012.

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Product: Gyro

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Report date: Feb 23, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the time of inspection

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago … See More
certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving chicken, burgers, italina beef, gyros. Instructed to provide at least one on site at all times and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing thermometers in all cooling units on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of pest activity on site. . . Noted approximately 12 small black live flies fling throughout front and rear prep areas and on exterior equipment surfaces. Approximately 100 small rodent droppings on the premises in the following areas. . . Front prep area scattered on floor next to breading station and underneath 2 door cooling unit, underneath all fryers and alongside windowsill front prep, rear prep/dishwashing area underneath 3 compartment sink, rear storage under shelving units, along both sides mop sink. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test strips on site during the time of inspection for testing sanitizing solution strength at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c)observed all heavy equipment on the premises with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulated food residue.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed all plumbing fixtures in toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive trash, food debris, flour and grease debris on floors throughout front prep area under all heavy equipment. Also noted pooled blood and chicken pieces on walk in cooler floors. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed crumbling(red) wall in front prep area near window where chicken/fish breading takes place, large hole as well as torn wall base on wall across from white chester freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair said walls to be smooth and easily cleanable.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed excessive build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler certificates on site for review. Instructed to provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training certificate on site for review. Instructed to obatin as required.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report # 2589674 on 2/15/24 not corrected. They are as follows #38) observed evidence of pest activity on site. . . Noted approximately 12 small black live flies fling throughout front and rear prep areas and on exterior equipment surfaces. Approximately 100 small rodent droppings on the premises in the following areas. . . Front prep area scattered on floor next to breading station and underneath 2 door cooling unit, underneath all fryers and alongside windowsill front prep, rear prep/dishwashing area underneath 3 compartment sink, rear storage under shelving units, along both sides mop sink. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Noted approximately 150 small rodent droppings on follow up inspection. #48) observed no chemical test strips on site during the time of inspection for testing sanitizing solution strength at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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#rodents #chicago #illinois #us

Z

The Halal Guys, West 53rd Street, New York, NY, USA

1 month ago reported by user-zdhf7292

Ate Halal Guys for the first time during my trip to New York. 4 people, 3 got the gyro platter and 1 got the chicken platter. All got sick the next day, and thankfully made it back home before the sickness completely wiped us out. Had extremely … See More
painful sore throat, nausea, coughing, fever, chills, loss of appetite and symptoms persisted for 3-4 days. It tasted decent which was the only positive outcome of the experience, but definitely will not be eating from there again anytime soon.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Fever, Chills, Loss of Appetite, Cough, Sore Throat
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#thehalalguys #newyork #newyork #us #chicken #gyro #halal

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Had Classic Gryo and Greek Salad with Gyro Meat for lunch with my wife around 1-2pm Friday 02/23/24. Both of us became extremely sick around 5-6pm and going on now through 10pm. Vomiting, Diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, can’t lay down, chills and shaking, leg pain. This is … See More
the most disgusting I have felt in years. Please someone look into their food safety procedures and protocols.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Chills, Stomach Pain, Shaking
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#leawood #kansas #us #greek #gyro #salad #meat

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We ate chicken gyros and a salad from here and within a few hours we both were being violently sick. The worst sickness I’ve ever had in my life, diarrhoea and throwing up for over 12 hours through out the night, this restaurant has had lots of … See More
complaints online by the looks of it and the owner is honestly so rude and just not taking any accountability for making many people so sick. She really needs investigating what she is doing is so dangerous  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting
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#bali #id #chicken #salad

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Report date: Feb 15, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the time of inspection

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago … See More
certified food manager on site during the time of inspection while preparing and serving tcs foods (gyros, chicken, italian beef, sliced tomato, nacho cheese). Instructed to provide at least one on-site while open and operating. Must maintain. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand cleanser available at handsink located in (in use) front prep, rear prep or unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear handsink basin filled with pots, soiled utensils, scrubbing pads and soiled towels. Instructed to remove all said items and use handshink for handwashing purposes only. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing thermometers in all cooling units on the premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of pest activity on site. . . Noted approximately 12 small black live flies fling throughout front and rear prep areas and on exterior equipment surfaces. Approximately 100 small rodent droppings on the premises in the following areas. . . Front prep area scattered on floor next to breading station and underneath 2 door cooling unit, underneath all fryers and alongside windowsill front prep, rear prep/dishwashing area underneath 3 compartment sink, rear storage under shelving units, along both sides mop sink. Instructed to remove droppings, sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test strips on site during the time of inspection for testing sanitizing solution strength at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed all heavy equipment on the premises with excessive amounts of dried food debris and food splatter on interior and exterior surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain free of accumulated food residue.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed all plumbing fixtures in toilet room in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive trash, food debris, flour and grease debris on floors throughout front prep area under all heavy equipment. Also noted pooled blood and chicken pieces on walk in cooler floors. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed crumbling(red) wall in front prep area near window where chicken/fish breading takes place, large hole as well as torn wall base on wall across from white chester freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to repair said walls to be smooth and easily cleanable.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed excessive build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system over deep fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler certificates on site for review. Instructed to provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no allergen training certifcate on site for review. Instructed to obatin as required.

Source: chicago.gov
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#rodents #chicago #illinois #us

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Report date: Feb 14, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear prep area hand sink slow draining must repair and maintain.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2-oz. Pre-cooked sausages at 125. … See More
6f in a pan at grill and 10lbs. Gyros at 77. 2f on spit. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f or above. Appx. 10. 2 lbs. $42. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed consumer advisory on menu missing the reminder on several food items that are raw or undercooked. Must correct and maintain. (priority 7-38-005)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package(squeeze bottles & shakers)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves and tables.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler,rear prep area and provide adequate shelving units.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace missing door handle on 1- door glass reach in cooler,interior panel of chest freezer in poor repair and worn door gasket on 2- door reach in freezer.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet,grill table.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: must clean and remove unused pallets and black garbage bags from outside garbage corral and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace missing wall tiles in front prep area,missing & damaged floor tiles throughout prep , dish washing and lobby,loose wall base in walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must scrape chipping paint on walls in toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food splatter from walls behind cooking equipment in rear prep area.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2573818 4/6/23 not corrected #57-2-102. 13 :still observed food handler certifications have expired. Instructed person in charge to have all employees renew food handler certifications. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov
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#undercooked #rodents #mice #rats #raw #chicago #illinois #us

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Made Gyros from the products at Trader Joe’s. -Spring Mix in the purple bag -Vegan Tzatziki -Roma Tomato -Red Onion -Lemons -Impossible Ground Beef -Prepackaged Gyros -Mediterranean flat bread, white -Pearl Cous cous -cherry tomatoes Thoroughly washed everything, diligent about hand washing. Made everything fully cooked. Was … See More
Monday night 2/6 then Tuesday was not feeling good. Diahrrea and felt icky. Kept feeling weird and sensitive stomach all week. Saturday 2/10 woke up at 5am extremely nauseous. Took pepto right away. Felt it subside and called Teledoc. Told me I probably got food poisoning or bacterial inflection from something in there. Went to urgent care and gave me Cipro 500mg for 3 days, 1 a day. It’s Mon 2/11 and I’m still not 100% with 1 more pill to go. Have a weakened autoimmune disease. Husband also has been sick and not 100% either. Going to ER 2/12 if things don’t get better in the morning. Never going to Trader Joe’s again.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea
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#blackcasscom #impossiblefoods #traderjoes #lacanadaflintridge #california #us #urgentcare #beef #bread #onion #tomato

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Arby's, Minnesota 33, Cloquet, MN, USA

2 months ago reported by user-jvxt4871

I ordered a Greek gyro and a chocolate shake by 11:15 pm I started feeling hot flashes (I never get), shortly after severe abdominal pain followed by vomiting. I couldn't go back to work as I planned. I'm an independent contractor for Doordash. Tossed and turned in … See More
a lot of pain in bed. 8am 02/06/2024 I had diarrhea which kept me in bathroom for an hour. I was unable to get my son to college on time which is not good and I'm still not well enough to work. I tried but I'm overwhelmed with fatigue due to loss of sleep last night.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fatigue
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#arbys #cloquet #minnesota #us #chocolate #greek #gyro #shake #chocolateshake

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Bought two Gyro’s one in 12/28/2023 and 1/1/2024 I was trying to figure out why I had this nauseous feeling and uncontrollable desire to throw up, which I did over and over. Because it was late and I ate nothing else but that Gyro, both my fiancé … See More
and I came to the conclusion it was the Gyro Express as she felt nauseous also but did not throw up. I didn’t have an appetite afterwards. I ate from that place before but always wondered how clean it was and I stopped eating there because it started to look sloppy and different individual cooks. No more!  | Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of Appetite
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#newyork #us #gyro

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