Mr Greek Gyros
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 38 inspections at Mr Greek Gyros, the earliest from 2010. Mr Greek Gyros was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 16 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
38
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FRENCH FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WHILE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW OR UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM DOOR AND MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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90
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FRENCH FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WHILE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW OR UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM DOOR AND MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
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90
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in restroom, Instructed to provide.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items stored on food prep table, Instructed to keep off.
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90
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food handler not washing hands. Observed a cook at front prep line handling raw beef patties then continue to handle bread, lettuce and cheese without washing hands or changing contaminated gloves, Instructed manager to have all food handlers wash hands to prevent cross contamination. Priority violation 7-38-010.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Food container covered during cooling down process, instructed to uncover to facilitate cooling down process.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked rice, instructed to use proper scoops.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: food handler without food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain
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Jul 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CARDBOARD AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.
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Jan 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 5 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF (GYROS) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
22
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH A THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. ALL GREASE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, AND THE RECEPTACLE IS NOW CLEAN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN SPATULA STORED BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION AND A CLEAN, DRY AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING PLASTIC WRAP TO PLUG DRAINS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISCONTINUE THE PLASTIC USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE BOXES. FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE IN THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND ENTRANCE DOOR NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER STAINED BROWN WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD SYSTEM FILLED WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 25, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2559306 ON 6/14/22: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION REMAINING IN NON-COMPLIANCE STATUS. FOUND VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2559306 ON 6/14/22: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2550083 ON 2/17/22: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RAW CHICKEN . READY TO EAT CHICKEN MUST BE STORED UNDER RAW CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS UNDER FYER AND PREP COOLERS FILLED WIH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VACCINATION SIGNAGE POSTED. FACILITY ALLOWS DINE IN SEATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. 2021-2.
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Aug 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR 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.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESCAKE, ETC.) STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT ALIGNED. DOOR PREVIOUSLY NOTED WITH 1/4 GAP, WHICH HAS SINCE BEEN SEALED WITH TWO FOAM STRIPS THAT DO NOT ALLOW FOR FULL CLOSURE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF DOOR TO ENSURE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND FULL CLOSURE OF DOOR.
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Aug 10, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463492 ON 12/8/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) 6-202.15 - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. (41) 3-304.14 - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN 1 OF 2 WASHROOMS. FOOD HANDLER POSTED SIGNAGE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESCAKE, ETC.) STORED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP USED AS A SCOOPER FOR HOT-HELD RICE AND STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE CUP, UTILIZE PROPER UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOTDOG BUNS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE IN HOT-HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Dec 8, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FRONT HAND SINK AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-INN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER IN REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL INSIDE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY SHEET METAL PARTS OF EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT FILLED VENTS LOCATED IN CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
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Aug 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS OR UNDER-COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED. (LAST INSPECTION 7/11/18)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR ON TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR HOOD FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY PREPARING AND SERVING UNDER COOKED EGGS, OVER EASY EGGS, ETC. WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED DESSERTS ITEMS IN FRONT TWO DOOR DISPLAY COOLER, WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. ALSO OBSERVED PRE PORTIONED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE WITH NO DATES OR LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL ITEMS REMOVE FROM BULK CONTAINER MUST BE DATED AND LABELED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON BOTTOM EDGE OF MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE, IN REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LOCATED ON JACKSON STREET SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE FRYERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, NOT IN USED AS FRYER BUT USED AS STORAGE DEVICES, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBAORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED OF THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS: ANY FOOD HANDLER WORKING IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, UNLESS THAT PERSON HAS A VALID FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. IF SOMEONE WORKING IN A FACILITY THAT IS NOT A FOOD HANDLER ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT FILLS IN AS A FOOD HANDLER WHEN NEEDED, THEY TOO MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 23, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed food handler cleaning tables in dining room, mopping customer restrooms, while wearing single use gloves, then entering dish room and handling dirty and clean dishes at 3 compartment sink, with same single use gloves on. The employee never remove single use gloves and employee failed to remove gloves and wash hands between tasks. Informed manager that hands must be washed properly between tasks. Manager correct the violation doing inspection. Critical violation #7-38-10 (a)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre-portioned desserts items in front two door display cooler, with no dates or labels. Also observed pre portioned deli meats and cheeses in 3 door reach in cooler across from cook line with no dates or labels. Informed manager that all items remove from bulk container must be dated and labeled. Maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found locked customer restroom with dust/dirt build up on toilet and counter. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
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Oct 18, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed gyro meat (beef/lamb) on spit and exposed to ambient room temperature, without heat on. Instructed once potentially hazardous foods are on the spit (vertical broiler) the heat must be on continuously. Cooking process must be continuous and not intermitten, and no longer than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded gyro meat from spit and will update process. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (gyro beef/lamb; chicken, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amounts of black, brown, slimy, mold-like substances on 3 ice chutes on soda fountain in dining room area. Must detail clean and sanitize ice machine and chutes. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up bottom of pipe next to dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen (near entry to walk in cooler area). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged stainless steel coving at the corner near kitchen entrance (corner). Observed damaged baseboard near small walk in freezer on the left side of rear kitchen. Must repair all coving / baseboards to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint near wall at kitchen entrance to dining room. Must repair or repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed brown/black substance on wall on right side of large walk in freezer (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Aug 31, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed small amounts of black, brown, slimy, mold-like substances on 3 ice chutes on soda fountain in dining room area. Must detail clean and sanitize ice machine and chutes. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dirt build up bottom of pipe next to dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen (near entry to walk in cooler area). Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged stainless steel coving at the corner near kitchen entrance (corner). Observed damaged baseboard near small walk in freezer on the left side of rear kitchen. Must repair all coving / baseboards to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint near wall at kitchen entrance to dining room. Must repair or repaint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. Observed brown/black substance on wall on right side of large walk in freezer (on right side). Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counter tops in front prep area. Instructed must store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Apr 5, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection report summary # 2009312, dated 3/27/17, not posted in plain view of customers. (inspection report summary was kept with report filed on counter.) Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit at counter: 16lbs of chicken @ 105.4F and 16lbs of potatoes @ 102.2F. Advised all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods valued @ $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found the following previous minor violations not corrected from report #1763616, dated 4/26/16: #32 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOORS, THE KNIVE STORAGE BOX AND SHELVING IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #34 HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE RUBBER COOK LINE FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE LOFT, ABOVE THE CUSTOMER PICK UP COUNTER, ABOVE THE SOUTH WALL DINING TABLES AND ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. Must correct all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Apr 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAMBURGER, 53 DEGREES, 10 LBS/$20; CHICKEN, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8; HOT DOGS, 53 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$15; DELI MEAT, 54 DEGREES, 7 LBS/$20; SAUSAGE, 54 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$10; CUT TOMATOES, 55 DEGREES, 2LBS/$5; TZATZIKI SAUCE, 53 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BEEF STEAK WAS OBSERVED BEING IMPROPERLY STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 47 DEGREES (2 LBS/$10). THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE FLOORS, THE KNIVE STORAGE BOX AND SHELVING IN THE COOK LINE. OBSERVED CHEESE BEING STORED ON A DUCT TAPE LINED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE RUBBER COOK LINE FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE LOFT, ABOVE THE CUSTOMER PICK UP COUNTER, ABOVE THE SOUTH WALL DINING TABLES AND ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BOOTS, JACKET) BEING STORED ON TOP OF SODA BOXES AND IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE PROVIDED LOCKERS, AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Jul 16, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI USE POTS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR INTERIOR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. (LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REACH IN FREEZER)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS.
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Jan 22, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON SITE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND THE GROUND AROUND IT.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE/REPAIR CRACKED OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 26, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR WALL NEXT TO COOLER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED AND YELLOW STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST FROM VENTS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD UTENSILS AND HOLDERS UNTIL CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE STEAMTABLE LOWER SHELF IS BUILTUP WITH GREASE, THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY, THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND THE DISPLAY COOLER HAS SOME WATER AT THE BOTTOM. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE BACK ROOM WALLS AND REAR KITCHEN HOOD AREA ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Nov 24, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT THE INNER RIGHR SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE BROKEN COVING ON CORNER WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER & SEAL ANY GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS & WALLS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR ROOM MUST MINIMIZED, & IF NEEDED-KEEP CLEAN/COVERED & ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Jun 3, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Any open #10 cans of food must be transferred to regular food containers after opening.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: exterior sides of grill/bulk food containers in rear, interior floors of reach-in coolers/freezer due to food debris.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors along walls of walk-in cooler need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Any water-stained ceiling tiles at mezzanine level (for dry storage), must be replaced.
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Mar 3, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. The dirty knives and the holder they were in were washed, rinsed and sanitiized at this time.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The ice machine has some light buildup inside which needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The damaged floor tiles in front of the 3-comp sink need to be replaced.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Remove the grease dripping down into the electrical outlets behind the gyros machine and install a working grease catch for the hood above said area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Greek Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Greek Gyros on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 38 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Greek Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Mr Greek Gyros.
Has Mr Greek Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Greek Gyros have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Greek Gyros 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 Mr Greek Gyros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Greek Gyros is inspected around two times per year on average.
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