What is King Gyros's health inspection score?

King Gyros has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was King Gyros last inspected?

King Gyros was last inspected on October 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does King Gyros have?

King Gyros has 34 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is King Gyros safe to eat at?

Yes, King Gyros has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

King Gyros

Name: King Gyros
Address: 7904 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 93

7904 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 9, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND 80 OR MORE KNATS IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND SPILLAGE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SOME GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER RINING REGISTER,THEN HANDLED MONEY AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PLACED A PITA BREAD ON THE GRILL AND ALSO 6LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE BEING CUTTING ON CUTTING BOARD AND NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO LACK OF RUNNING WATER ON SITE .FOOD PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. MUST BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.APPX. 6LBS. $18.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 30LBS.PREPACKAGED RAW STEAK AT 49.3F-50.5F ON DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 30LBS. $106.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF FURNACE,REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CRATES OF POP AND WINDOW LEDGES,ON LEDGE UNDERNEATH REGISTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE OF BLOOD FROM CHICKEN IN REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,GRILL TABLE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE COMING OUT OF ANY FAUCETS AT SINKS MENTIONED SUCH AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS FOR HAND WASHING,3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING DISHES,MOPSINK FOR MOPPING FLOOR AND TOILET IS NOT ABLE TO FLUSH AFTER USAGE. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER PREP TABLE.
42WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES−2
OBSERVED LETTUCE BEING CUT BUT NOT ABLE TO BE WASHED DUE TO LACK OF RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED GLOVES BEING MISSED USED DURING FOOD PREPARATION.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med14 Basic

22 total2 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−93 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE, AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK STOPPED UP NOT DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING; INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SQUEEZE BOTTLES, AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH-IN COOLERS, HAND SINKS, 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS, FURNANCE ROOM, TOILET ROOM, REAR STORAGE ROOM, TRAY STORAGE AREA, POP STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS, ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CABINETS..ALSO EVIDENCE OF A LIVE GRAY SMALL MOUSE RUN BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND THEN AGAIN WHILE SITTING AT PREP TABLE TYPING REPORT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST-CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/23/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT, REAR, AND SIDE DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.
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
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REACH IN COOLER MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT TOPSIDE OF COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, 1-DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER, AND FRENCH FRIES REACH-IN FREEZER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT POP STORAGE AREA MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR STORAGE. MUST ELIMINATE CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERSAND PAPER LINED ON EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, MUST DEFROST ICE FROM ALL FREEZERS.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL/SEWAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND POOLING ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED, MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR TILE IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−93 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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

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