Gyro Grill Mg
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Gyro Grill Mg stretching back to 2020. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Gyro Grill Mg's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEAN.
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95
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING IN NEED OF REPAIR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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95
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COUNTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 180.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPESNING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, KNIFE RACK, SHELVING UNITS AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINATIN
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90
Apr 9, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING SALAD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (SOUP 159.6F,RICE 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN AND FILLED WITH RAW SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TRASH CAN AND SHRIMP FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME, AND ADDRESS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING GLOVES. GLOVES SHALL BE PROPERLY WORN AND CHANGED BETWEEN TASKS.
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Apr 22, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAS STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND LARGE CONVECTION OVENS NOT VENTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD VENTIALTION TO THE ROOF OR MUST PROVIDE PROOF FROM VENTIALTION DEPT IN WRITING. ALSO VENTILATION ABOVE FRONT PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR
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95
Mar 19, 2020
License
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID RECEIPT FOR CLASS TAKEN FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DROP CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE COOLERS,ETC. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS AT ABOVE SHELF UNIT ABOVE PREP COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER WHERE FOOD STORAGE TO GO STORAGE BOWLS, ETC WILL BE STORED FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING FACILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAS STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND LARGE CONVECTION OVENS NOT VENTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD VENTIALTION TO THE ROOF OR MUST PROVIDE PROOF FROM VENTIALTION DEPT IN WRITING. ALSO VENTILATION ABOVE FRONT PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gyro Grill Mg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gyro Grill Mg on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gyro Grill Mg?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gyro Grill Mg.
Has Gyro Grill Mg's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gyro Grill Mg have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gyro Grill Mg means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gyro Grill Mg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gyro Grill Mg is inspected around two times per year on average.
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