What is Morse Gyros's health inspection score?

Morse Gyros has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Morse Gyros last inspected?

Morse Gyros was last inspected on March 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Morse Gyros have?

Morse Gyros has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Morse Gyros safe to eat at?

Morse Gyros has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Morse Gyros serve?

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

Official Health Record

Morse Gyros

Name: Morse Gyros
Address: 1422 W MORSE AVE, Chicago, 60626
Rating: 76

1422 W MORSE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/28/2025

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0Good

American•Rogers Park

Ranked #106 of 203 in Rogers ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Mar 28, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Sep 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY FOOD IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. DEBRIS INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE COOLERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
WE OBSERVE 6 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE PLASTIC STOPPERS BEHIND FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOUR SMALL ROACHES GOING IN AND OUT OF UNSEALD BASEBOARD WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOT AN INFESTATION. REMOVE ROACHES CEAN AND SANITIZE REAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SPLASH METAL GUARD BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETLY SEALED.REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LABEL WITH COMMON NAME EACH SLICED CAKE STORED INSDE THE REACH-IN COOLER

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR AREA/MOP ROOM IS SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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