What is Nicks Gyro's II's health inspection score?

Nicks Gyro's II has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nicks Gyro's II last inspected?

Nicks Gyro's II was last inspected on May 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nicks Gyro's II have?

Nicks Gyro's II has 43 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nicks Gyro's II safe to eat at?

Nicks Gyro's II has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Nicks Gyro's II

Name: Nicks Gyro's II
Address: 7856 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 69

7856 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 15, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

7856 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

14 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE BACKFLOW VALVE AT THE UTILITY SINK WHEN RUNNING WATER; INTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON A FEW CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GYROS,HAMBURGERS,TACOS, ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE PRODUCT.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO HAND SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 : MUST ELIMINATE A BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE CAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND GROUT FLOOR IN SAME

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS. GYROS MEAT ON SPIT AT 129.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPX. 15LBS. $60.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. DICED CHICKEN AT 84.2F ON TOPSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 1LBS.$6.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,INSIDE A CONTAINER OF SOILED TOWELS,ON PIZZA BOXES,PAPER GOODS, WALLS AND UNDERSIDES OF SHELVING UNITS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE PRODUCT.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER NEXT TO HAND SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST ELIMINATE A BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE CAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND GROUT FLOOR IN SAME.

Base deductions−34 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVER ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BAKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Med6 Basic

12 total

53/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE AT 46.2F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. DICED TOMATO 48.2F.3LBS. SLICED CORNED BEEF 45.6F.1LBS.SLICED ROAST BEEF 45.3F.3LBS. SLICED TOMATO 46.0F.1 LB.SLICED TURKEY 46.0F.5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 44.6F. 5LBS. SLICED ITALIAN BEEF 48.3F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 20LBS. $60.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET, UNDER SODA MACHINE AND ON ALL SHELVING UNITS,STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,CO2 CONTAINER SHELVES,ON FLOOR BEHIND PIZZA PREP COOLER,KETTLE LEDGE.ALSO. APPX. 12 - OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLTING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/28/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BAKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA.

Base deductions−47 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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