What is Best Gyros & Philly's health inspection score?

Best Gyros & Philly has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Best Gyros & Philly last inspected?

Best Gyros & Philly was last inspected on July 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Best Gyros & Philly have?

Best Gyros & Philly has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Best Gyros & Philly safe to eat at?

Best Gyros & Philly has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Best Gyros & Philly serve?

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

Official Health Record

Best Gyros & Philly

Name: Best Gyros & Philly
Address: 5952 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 81

5952 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jul 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

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

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 OBSERVED MUTLIPLE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED (CHICKEN, GYRO). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-2=38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENTS IN LARGE WHITE CONTAINER NOT LABELED(FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:BEHING LARGE CHEST FREEZER, ON THE SIDE OF WALL SHELVING, ON SHELVING, ON TOP OF LIDS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS, IN BETWEEN PALLETS WHERE SODA IS STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERRVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MUTLIPLE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 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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