⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

GREEK ISLANDS RESTAURANT

200 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mediterranean

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 6021

22
Total Inspections
15
Passed
1
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 11, 2025 Inspection

September 11, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2025 Inspection

September 10, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 25 POUNDS CHOPPED LETTUCE INSIDE SALAD COOLER AT 51.5F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 28, 2024 Inspection

August 28, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand wash sink in dish room, nearest sink is not conveniently located, instructed to install.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2023 Inspection

September 21, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE FROM THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2023 Inspection

September 14, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2022 Inspection

November 29, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER INSIDE OF ICE SCOOP CONTAINER BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2021 Inspection

August 25, 2021• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANI...(+12 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2019 Inspection

September 18, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDA...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2018 Inspection

March 20, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Depart...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2017 Inspection

August 1, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed rust in the following areas: on vent cover on wall of meat cutting room; on bottom of large fr...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 2, 2016 Inspection

June 2, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE BAR HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE DRAIN BOARDS ON EITHER SIDE. OBSERVED EX...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2015 Inspection

July 16, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2015 Inspection

May 29, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON SITE. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASH HIS GLOVED HANDS...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2014 Inspection

July 28, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 23, 2013 Inspection

December 23, 2013• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 30, 2013 Inspection

July 30, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION THAT HIS WATER RESERVE STORAGE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2012 Inspection

July 16, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DRY WET FLOORS AT KITCHEN AND UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROU...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2011 Inspection

August 16, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BASEMENT SANITATION AREA HAS DIRTY GAPS AND CREVICES IN THE WAL...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2011 Inspection

June 8, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2010 Inspection

November 4, 2010• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2010 Inspection

March 15, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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