Morse Gyros
1422 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 27, 2026
Morse Gyros was last inspected on July 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handsinks at preparation areas and restroom.must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found restroom door not self closing.must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Dry food in containers must be labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers in prep area. Repair/replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the chest freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease build-up inside the deep fryer. Debris inside the rubber gasket of the coolers.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink.repair issue
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: We observe 6 live roaches under the plastic stoppers behind faucet of three compartment sink and four small roaches going in and out of unseald baseboard walls under the three compartment sink. Not an infestation. Remove roaches cean and sanitize rear area. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for cooking equipment.surface must be smooth and cleanable.interior and exterior of the flat grill and deep fryer excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must not use raw wood as a means of elevation for plumbing under the three compartment sink. Must provide a non-absorbent material.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided at staff/customer washroom. Instructed to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Splash metal guard behind the three compartment sink not completly sealed.repair issue.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Label with common name each sliced cake stored insde the reach-in cooler
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink at rear area/mop room is slowly draining.repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must install a hand washing sink with soap/paper towels, hot and cold running water in the rear prep room. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted quaternary sanitizer on the premises. Must provide the appropriate test strips for quaternary sanitizer. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted extremely slow draining hand washing sink in the front food prep area. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All unused equipment and construction material stored on the rear patio garbage area must be removed to prevent rodent harboring.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a cover for the open wall access panel to a plumbing valve in the front prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Baseboard coving at the rear exit door must be properly sealed to the wall.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All construction tools must be removed from the rear prep area prep table shelving. Any unused, inoperable equipment ie: ice machine and coolers must be removed from the premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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