Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Big Boy Gyros
3541 N Western Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 16, 2026
20
Inspections on record
18
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 16, 2026
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES.
- #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 6, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 10, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 25, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 16, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 9, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 11, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 28, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
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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Big Boy Gyros — questions
- Did Big Boy Gyros pass its last health inspection?
- Big Boy Gyros at 3541 N Western Ave was inspected on Jan 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Big Boy Gyros?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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