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City Gyros

January 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND DOGS SITTING IN WATER IN THE 3 COMP SINK AND FROZEN ITALIAN BEEF SITTING OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING FOOD ITEMS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE COOLER.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR: IN DISHWASHING/ MOP SINK, NEAR HOT WATER TANK, IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. THE SURFACES MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND: ON A LID OF A TUPPERWARE CONTAINER STORED ON A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, IN THE LOWER OPENING UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS ON WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
code 40
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.13: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 4-202.18: OBSERVED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF SITE.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 11/18/2025, REPORT #2627235. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 18, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.