Pass

Garfield Gyros

2020 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 20, 2026

Garfield Gyros was last inspected on April 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 20, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: No mop sink available in facility, per manager "employees discard mop waste water in alley". A mop sink was available during licensing. Instructed to install.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate pest control, Found about 30 mouse droppings in rear dry food storage room along wall base, instructed to eliminate rodent's activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No mop sink available in facility, per manager employees discard mop waste water in alley. A mop sink was available during licensing. Instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside of cooling units located in front prep area. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide labels on bulks containers containing ingredients removed from original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear ext door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide in order to prevent pest entry

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep tables in rear prep as well as cooling units located in front prep in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove all dried food debris 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 walls inside walk in cooler with mold like patches built up throughout surfaces and under ventilation fan. Instructed to remove and maintain free of buildup.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without the city of chicago food service manager on site. The manager came on site after he was called by the employee, apoximately 10-15 minutes into the inspection. Instructed that certified manager must be on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food cold-hold unit to be improper: eggs mixture 62.0f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 1 quart of products worth $ 10.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling and wall near pizza oven. Must repair and re-paint ceiling.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside mini fridge. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found duct tape at mop sink faucet. Must remove and properly repair, maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unused equipment in back storage room. Recommend remove any unnecessary items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 9/27/22, report #2564348: #60: observed no food allergen training for food managers. Must provide and maintain. Must correct the above violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued. #38: corrected gap along bottom of front door.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside mini fridge. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found approximately 30 mice droppings: on shelves in sales area, on floor by pizza oven, and on floor in equipment storage room. Must remove droppings, and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend contact pest control for service before reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found duct tape at mop sink faucet. Must remove and properly repair, maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found unused equipment in back storage room. Recommend remove any unnecessary items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11/15/21, report #2538158: #38: observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting. #60: observed no food allergen training for food managers. Must provide and maintain. Must correct the above violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage .must provide food grade storage bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose interior panel on 1- door reach in cooler.must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table in pizza prep area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up in fryer cabinets,storage rack,steam table,grill table,walk in cooler-fan guard cover and storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling near pizza oven & wall in poor repair above rear chest freezers.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vent in pizza prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.