What is Best Southside Gyro's health inspection score?

Best Southside Gyro 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 Best Southside Gyro last inspected?

Best Southside Gyro was last inspected on December 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Best Southside Gyro have?

Best Southside Gyro has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Best Southside Gyro safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Best Southside Gyro

Name: Best Southside Gyro
Address: 240 E 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 93

240 E 35TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/30/2025

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #68 of 459 in Chinatown

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

240 E 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint2 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP FILLED WITH DEAD BUGS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTURCTED TO REPLACE STICKY TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ON THE SIDES AND BEHIND THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVING UNITS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 23

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON WALLS IN WASHROOM AREA NEXT TO TOILET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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