Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2021. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Sink stopper not holding water at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair for proper washing and sanitizing.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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90
May 21, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F WHILE STORRING TCS FOODS (GYRO, SLICED TURKEY BREAST, TCS SAUCES, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE @41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE A FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATELY 9 LBS GYRO MEAT, HALF GALLON OF WHOLE MILK, 10 LBS TATZIKI SAUCE, SALSA, 10 LBS SLICED CHEESE, 2 LBS SLICED DELI MEAT, 5 LBS SOUR CREAM. ALL SAID ITEMS HAD TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-52F. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: GYRO 48.4F, HAMBURGER 54.5F, CHICKEN 47.3F, PIZZA PUFF WITH BEEF PASTRY 46.4F CORNED BEEF 47.1F, CHEESE 47. F SOUR CREAM 49.0F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 46F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE COLD HOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLD COOLER COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING AT THE BOTTOM WITHOUT BAG OR CONTAINER. INFORMED FOOD MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY AND WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS BY COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Jun 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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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Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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95
Jul 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 15, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros.
Has Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's 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.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr.Nicky's Gyros — Nicky's Gyros is inspected around two times per year on average.
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