Munchies Gyros

3682 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Munchies Gyros 23 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 10 violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 10 times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Munchies Gyros squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Dec 10, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS (CHEESE) FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INTO FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (INSIDE FREEZER). NO GROCERY BAGS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK (NEXT TO CASH REGISTER) INFRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP/OPENING.
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Nov 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING A READY TO EAT HAMBURGER BUN, TOPPINGS FOR BURGER SUCH AS LETTUCE AND TOMATO. ALSO A PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. WHEN REVIEWED THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT HEALTH CODE, EMPLOYEE HAD TO FIND PLASTIC GLOVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND GLOVE WEARING RULE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT ALL REFRIGERATION NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS. NO DATES OF ANY KIND. FOODS SUCH AS ROAST BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLER, SLICED CHEESES, COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED TURKEY AND HAM, COOKED AND PORTIONED RIB TIPS ALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND STEAKS AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2300532 ON 7-1-19 NOT CORRECTED. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF FROZEN FRENCH FRIES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON COOKS LINE SHELVING. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS FLOUR MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST REPLACE/RESURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT ON ALL SIDES AND UNDER SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, DRY STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAG, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA/LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS, CHEESE, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BREASTS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENT SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN END CAP FOR THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PROTECT LIGHT BULB FROM SHATTERING OVER FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SINK.
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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 TILE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN WALLS IN WASHROOM.
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Sep 13, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL SMALL FRESH SALAD CONTAINERS, DESSERT CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN SHRUB/TREE AREA BEHIND THE TRASH DUMPSTER SO AS TO SEAL-UP RODENT HOLES IN THE GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT BREEDING AND RODENT HARBORAGE.FOUND 4 HOLES/ENTRY WAYS INTO THE OUTSIDE TREE AREA AROUND THE TREES AND UP AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE TRASH DUMPSTER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE FAUCENT BASE HANDLE SO AS TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT BASE. MUST REPAIR. ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ENTRY DOORWAY INTO THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE STAFF MEMBER WEARING T-SHIRT WITHOUT ANY SLEEVES AND TWO WEARING FLIP-FLOP OPEN TOE SANDALS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES AND SHIRTS WITH SLEEVES AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER COME INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. ONLY STAFF MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. CUSTOMERS AND OTHERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE STAFF ONLY RESTROOM ON PREMISES.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SANITIZE/REPAIR/REPLACE EXTREMELY DETERIORATED GREASE TRAP LID/COVER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOT WATER CAFUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AT THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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86
Sep 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN, AREA BY THE SIDE OF SANITIZE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMP SINK, AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS NOT CLEAN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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86
Nov 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPPINGS,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA,
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86
Apr 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Apr 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, AND PROVIDE UP TO DATE LICENSE INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ALONG WALL AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,
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Aug 19, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. HOT DOG AT 44.9F, CHICKEN AT 60.4F, STEAK AT 44.9F. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $150.00. AND TOTAL 15LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ,ALONG THE WALL BASE ,ALL CORNER. UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVE ,UNDER THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. STOCKS IN THE STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. LOOSE BASEBOARD BETWEEN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER CLOSE TO THE KITCHEN DOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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82
May 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. ALSO SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH DEBRIS AND EMPTY BOTTLES ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. CRACKED BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.MISSING PART OF THE COVING ON THE WALL BASE IN THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR 4" COVING. MUST CLEAN FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE THE GRILL. GAP AROUND THE PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE THE PRODUCE AND CAKE REACH IN COOLER.
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78
Mar 7, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED INSIDE AN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM REPORT #521661 DATED 8-10-11, VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL. #32, BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED. #33, THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #37, MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR, #38, MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Aug 10, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 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. PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL.
30
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. BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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 DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE BASEBOARD AT BOTTOM OFF WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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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 LEAKING FAUCET ON 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.
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Apr 9, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Munchies Gyros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Munchies Gyros on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Munchies Gyros?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Munchies Gyros.

Has Munchies Gyros' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Munchies Gyros have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Munchies 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 Munchies Gyros inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Munchies Gyros is inspected around two times per year on average.