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Best Southside Gyro
240 E 35th St, Chicago 60616 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass
Most recent result
Dec 30, 2025
4
Inspections on record
3
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Dec 30, 2025
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 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.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 17, 2023 | License | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Oct 6, 2023 | License | Not Ready | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Best Southside Gyro — questions
- Did Best Southside Gyro pass its last health inspection?
- Best Southside Gyro at 240 E 35th St was inspected on Dec 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at Best Southside Gyro?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 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
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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