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West Side Gyros

754 S Western Ave, Chicago 60612 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jan 13, 2022

14

Inspections on record

6

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 13, 2022

  1. #3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) INSIDE CONTAINER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CHICKEN IN REAR AREA AT 50.1F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $12. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR AREA, RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 13, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
May 19, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
May 11, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 21, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 25, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 14, 2019CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
May 11, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 30, 2017CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 5, 2016CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 24, 2016CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 8, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 30, 2015CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 25, 2015CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 1, 2014LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

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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West Side Gyros — questions

Did West Side Gyros pass its last health inspection?
West Side Gyros at 754 S Western Ave was inspected on Jan 13, 2022 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at West Side Gyros?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) CITATION ISSUED.
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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