What is Johnny's Beef & Gyros's health inspection score?

Johnny's Beef & Gyros has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Johnny's Beef & Gyros last inspected?

Johnny's Beef & Gyros was last inspected on February 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Johnny's Beef & Gyros have?

Johnny's Beef & Gyros has 16 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Johnny's Beef & Gyros safe to eat at?

Johnny's Beef & Gyros has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Johnny's Beef & Gyros serve?

Johnny's Beef & Gyros serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Johnny's Beef & Gyros

Name: Johnny's Beef & Gyros
Address: 2300 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 72

2300 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/11/2025

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #487 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Feb 11, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

2300 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED REACH IN/DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL TO BE WITHOUT A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRIVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF ICE MACHINE TO HAVE BUILD UP ON SIDES NEXT TO DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL ICE MACHINE FROM BUILD UP OF HARD WATER AND MINERAL DEPOSITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AND IN USE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM BENT FAUCET OF SINGLE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXIT AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER TO HAVE ONE LIGHT BULB NOT FUNCTIONAL AND THE OTHER LIGHT TO BE VERY DIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FRYERS AND ON SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CONSUMERS OF SPECIFIC ITEMS SUCH AS FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGERS THAT MAY BE UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR POSTED MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OPEN TWO INCH GAP ALONG DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE ADJACENT BUSINESS WITH THE BUSINESS DOOR LOCATED IN A SHARED HALLWAY TO A SHARED BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE DOOR.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE WALL MOUNTED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT SUCH AS RAW WOOD PLANKS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS SURROUNDING THE FLOOR AROUND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.---NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS (2) AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT FREEZER ENTRANCE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Base deductions−22 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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