What is Tasty Gyros's health inspection score?

Tasty Gyros has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tasty Gyros last inspected?

Tasty Gyros was last inspected on October 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tasty Gyros have?

Tasty Gyros has 17 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tasty Gyros safe to eat at?

Tasty Gyros has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tasty Gyros serve?

Tasty Gyros serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tasty Gyros

Name: Tasty Gyros
Address: 5945 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 56

5945 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/16/2025

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #757 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Oct 16, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

5945 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60651

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13: OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS BEING THAWED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO ENSURE FACILITY IS PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE SANITIZER BASIN, MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-203.13: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO FOUND CLOTH RUGS AND WHITE WALL PANELS BEING USED ON THE SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, WHITE WALL PANELING, AND RUGS TO MAKE FLOORS AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS ON POSTERS AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med5 Basic

9 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS BEING THAWED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO ENSURE FACILITY IS PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE SANITIZER BASIN, MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO FOUND CLOTH RUGS AND WHITE WALL PANELS BEING USED ON THE SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, WHITE WALL PANELING, AND RUGS TO MAKE FLOORS AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS ON POSTERS AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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