What is Mr. Greek Gyros's health inspection score?

Mr. Greek Gyros has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. Greek Gyros last inspected?

Mr. Greek Gyros was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. Greek Gyros have?

Mr. Greek Gyros has 26 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. Greek Gyros safe to eat at?

Yes, Mr. Greek Gyros has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mr. Greek Gyros serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mr. Greek Gyros

Name: Mr. Greek Gyros
Address: 234 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 90

234 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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Greek•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 98% of greek restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

2.9

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 88/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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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234 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Mar

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

6 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FRENCH FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WHILE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW OR UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DETACHED FROM DOOR AND MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
No hands washing signs in restroom, Instructed to provide.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Employees personal items stored on food prep table, Instructed to keep off.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
Food handler not washing hands. Observed a cook at front prep line handling raw beef patties then continue to handle bread, lettuce and cheese without washing hands or changing contaminated gloves, Instructed manager to have all food handlers wash hands to prevent cross contamination. Priority violation 7-38-010.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
Food container covered during cooling down process, instructed to uncover to facilitate cooling down process.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using foam cups as a scoop for cooked rice, instructed to use proper scoops.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
food handler without food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CARDBOARD AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 5 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF (GYROS) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED A CLEAN SPATULA STORED BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AWAY FROM CONTAMINATION AND A CLEAN, DRY AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING PLASTIC WRAP TO PLUG DRAINS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISCONTINUE THE PLASTIC USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH A THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. ALL GREASE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, AND THE RECEPTACLE IS NOW CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY ICE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE BOXES. FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE IN THE CREVICES OF THE FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND ENTRANCE DOOR NOT CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER STAINED BROWN WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND HOOD SYSTEM FILLED WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2559306 ON 6/14/22: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION REMAINING IN NON-COMPLIANCE STATUS. FOUND VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2559306 ON 6/14/22: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2550083 ON 2/17/22: FOUND GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN LOCATED ON NORTH WALL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−2 pts

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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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