GYROS 47 in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at GYROS 47 in an inspection dated 04/17/2023.

Situated at 350 E 47TH ST, the establishment is part of Grand Boulevard's active food service sector. The Grand Boulevard area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Management, Food Employee and Conditional Employee. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Knowledge, Responsibilities and Reporting - Comments: No Employee Health Policies As Required. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Must Provide. Instructed the Person in Charge to Provide Documentation of Employees Responsibility to Report Any Illness Transmissible Through Food. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010 Issued.. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The fourth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Procedures for Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Comments: No Vomit and Diarrhea Clean Up Kit As Required. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

The fifth violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Instructed to Provide and Maintain. Must Provide a Vomit and Diarrhea Clean Up Kit to Use in the Event of a Vomit and Diarrheal Incident on Premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005 Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

The sixth violation involved temperature control. Inspectors documented: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present - Comments: Observed Rodent Activity on Premsies. Found Over 100 Mouse Droppings on Premises on the Floor Under Storage Shelves in the Rear Storage Area, By the Hot Water Tank on the Floor and Ledge Around the Tank, Bottom of Fryer in Cooking Area and Along the Walls Around and Behind Freezers and Other Equipmen. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/17/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.