Did Niko'S Gyros pass its last health inspection?

Niko'S Gyros at 2775 N Elston Ave was inspected on Jul 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Niko'S Gyros?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Niko'S Gyros

2775 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 14, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 14, 2025

#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER . MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GRPUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 14, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 30, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 16, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Niko'S Gyros — questions

Did Niko'S Gyros pass its last health inspection?: Niko'S Gyros at 2775 N Elston Ave was inspected on Jul 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Niko'S Gyros?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON
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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