Pass

Johnny's Beef & Gyros

2300 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 2, 2026

Johnny's Beef & Gyros was last inspected on June 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 2, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Blackened, moldy wall caulking at the utility mop sink. Instructed to replace.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in/drawer cooler under grill to be without a thermometer present to monitor the internal ambient air temperature of cooler. Instructed manager to privide a thermometer to monitor the internal air temperature of the cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sides of ice machine to have build up on sides next to door. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain internal ice machine from build up of hard water and mineral deposits.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at hot water handle of customer bathroom when hot water is turned on and in use. Observed leak from bent faucet of single compartment sink in rear prep area located next to the exit and walk in freezer. Instructed manager to service both sinks and maintain in good repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light in the walk in freezer to have one light bulb not functional and the other light to be very dim. Instructed manager to service light and provide adequate amount of lighting in the walk in freezer.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep coolers. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on rear storage shelving. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up inside deep fryers and on sides of all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease encrusted on floor underneath cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose or remind consumers of specific items such as fried egg topping for burgers that may be undercooked. Must provide disclosure/reminder for posted menu. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Open two inch gap along door threshold of the adjacent business with the business door located in a shared hallway to a shared basement. Must provide a tight fitting rodent proof strip on the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving under the cooks line steam table. Must smooth cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Table top can opener noted dirty with food debris. Must clean after each use.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at the wall mounted backflow prevention device at the utility service sink. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items throughout the basement such as raw wood planks etc. Must be removed from the premises to prevent pest harboring and all other need items must be stored elevated and organized.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility service sink when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three compartment sink. Must replace.---must not use cardboard as matting for floors surrounding the floor around the basement grease trap.---noted dirty floor drains (2) at the one compartment prep sink at freezer entrance.----floor of the walk-in freezer with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gas lines in the basement above the chest freezer need to be free from dust, and the surface must be maintained clean at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior front panel at ice bin). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Unknown pipes above ice cream chest freezer must be encased in basement area.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface or relocate said freezer

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler ,pipe is leaking.instructed to repair. No food under the unit.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease inside the deep fryer by handwashing sink. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink,instructed to repair

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed brick walls in food storage areas not smooth and cleanable. Must seal holes, cracks, openings on ceiling at same storage area.surface must be smooth and cleanable. Some area of basement storage area has cracked cement floors. Repair with smooth,cleanable material missing floor tiles infront of side entrance door under red mat,replace

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from interior panel of ice machine, panel a little dirty, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on rear storage shelving. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in rear storage area underneath shelving, and floors in walk-in cooler & freezer. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from kitchen hood filters, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy at this time.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide the clean-up or diarrheal procedures. Instructed to provide and maintain procedures for employees to followed when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on menu for raw/undercooked food. Instructed to provide a disclosure on menus and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler preping and serving food without wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear hair restraint at all times food is being prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on rear storage shelving. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in rear storage area underneath shelving. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on floor vents in front and rear areas. Must clean floor drains

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training on site. Instructed any person with city od chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior panel of ice machine. Clean excessive dirt from interior of mop sink. Also, clean grease from top of outside grease receptacle.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean debris from floors in front and rear prep areas,toilet room in basement and customer seating area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease accumulation from hood and filters.

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace cutting boards on prep coolers in the front prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease trap in basement, grease and unknown debris present, also foul odor present. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor drains and floor vents throughout premises, excessive food debris and dirt present. Instructed to maintain all.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report 1770558, dated 5/17/16. Violations include; #35; must clean grease and food debri from walls in prep area,hood and filters,ceiling vents,light shield in rear prep area above 1- comp sink.must remove mold build up on caulk at mopsink. Violation still exists. Serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label food containers in prep area, when food has been taking from original packaging and put in a food container. Instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi use utensils to prevent cross contamination and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace cutting boards on prep coolers in the front prep area. And maintain. Also, re-caulk around the hand sink in the toilet room adjacent to the dining room. Maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior panel of the ice machine in the rear prep not clean (not excessive). Exteior of ice machine has calcium build-up. Lower shelves on prep tables in the rear. Interior of cabinets in front prep not clean. Must clean grease trap in basement, grease and unknown debris present, also foul odor present. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor drains and floor vents throughout premises, excessive food debris and dirt present. Instructed to maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail floors (corners) throughout premises, dried food debris present, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must clean light shield in both toilet rooms in the basement, unknown debris present, and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair stopper in middle compartment of the 3-comp sink in rear prep area, and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in rear around the 1-comp sink next to the walk in freezer, and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLE,MOP SINK BASIN,FRYER CABINETS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,TOILET IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE,FLOOR VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,HOOD AND FILTERS,CEILING VENTS,LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 1- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT MOPSINK

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND LEAKY PIPE AT CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: spector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by food handlers.observed a food handler push the garbage can with gloves on then continued to handle raw ground beef and pattie them out to hamburgers without washing hands .also another food handler entered into rear prep area from outside back door and came to front prep area and put on plastic gloves and handled cooking utensils at grill without wash hands.also another food handler pulled out his wallet from back pocket with plastic gloves on and then put it back then removed buns from grill and put on paper to make sandwich without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination.(critical 7-38-010a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed both outside garbage dumpster lids appears to have been gnawed on in both corners of both dumpsters leaving them not rodent proof.must repair or replace lids to be tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from grill tables,steam table,mop sink basin,fryer cabinets,window sills in dining area,interior panel of ice machine,toilet in employees toiletroom

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from floor behind cooking equipment and in rear prep area under prep table,floor vents in front prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from walls in prep area,hood and filters,ceiling vents,light shield in rear prep area above 1- comp sink.must remove mold build up on caulk at mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a dipping well for bulk ice cream.must repair or replace leaky faucet at hand sink in rear prep area and leaky pipe at customers toiletroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang wet mops.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed small reach in cooler in rear containing to go dressings and soda unclean on interior and exterior. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cabinets under soda machine unclean. Clean and maitnain interior and exterior of cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed lights in basement not sheilded. Sheild and maintain lights in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water handle on exposed handsink in rear prep with leak. Repair handle so that it is fully functioning at all times and no leaking condition.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed not all food handler certificates in place. Provide for all food handler employees.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor under the pallet inside the walk in freezer and maintain. Must repair/replace missing floor tile in the basement hallway going to the washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in both washroom in the basement not in good repair. Must repair and maintain. Must clean the walls around the mop sink and around the grease trap box in the basement and maintain.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Two employees washrooms in the basement, with no hot running water. Water tmperature at 69.2f. Instructed manager to provide hot running water. (3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink, mop sink and washbowl sink in the washroom, ist floor with hot running water). Citation issued serious 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food containers inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor under the pallet inside the walk in freezer and maintain. Must repair/replace missing floor tile in the basement hallway going to the washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in both washroom in the basement not in good repair. Must repair and maintain. Must clean the walls around the mop sink and around the grease trap box in the basement and maintain.

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exterior grease trap in basement with excessive grease must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in basement left side washroom in poor repair with holes, open seams at wash basin. Must repair/seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Broken hot handle on left side basement washroom washbowl. Must replace.

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