⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

STAR GYROS

3400 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO, IL 60624

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mediterranean

📍 Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

License #: 50600

43
Total Inspections
26
Passed
9
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2025 Inspection

February 5, 2025• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACE AIR PODS IN EAR, OPERATE PHONE. OPERATE CELLULAR DEVICE AND IMMEDIATELY GRAB READY-TO-EAT FOOD (LETTUCE) TO BUILD SANDWICH ...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2024 Inspection

August 30, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS, BOWLS, AND SPOONS STORED INSIDE OF BULK CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT M...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2024 Inspection

August 22, 2024• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS THAT CAN...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 20, 2023 Inspection

November 20, 2023• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FL(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 13, 2023 Inspection

April 13, 2023• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NORTHWEST WALL TO BE DAMAGED AT BOTTOM ALLOWING A 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 27, 2022 Inspection

December 27, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FREE ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 20, 2022 Inspection

December 20, 2022• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED HOT DOGS, SLICED DELI MEAT, AND COOKED GYRO) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDI...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2022 Inspection

July 19, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS....(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2021 Inspection

October 27, 2021• Suspected Food Poisoning• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPERTOWELS AVAILABLE AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS. ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2021 Inspection

October 8, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2021 Inspection

September 30, 2021• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 21, 2021 Inspection

January 21, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...(+13 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2021 Inspection

January 14, 2021• Complaint• 21 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012...(+20 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2020 Inspection

August 26, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED GYRO MEAT STORED ON A SHELF BESIDE THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(90.3F). ALL TCS FOODS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MAN...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 3, 2020 Inspection

August 3, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS,CHICKEN WINGS 83.3F (HOT HOLDING UNIT) AND ITALIAN BEEF 94.3F(STOVE TOP) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2020 Inspection

May 14, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WA...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2020 Inspection

March 4, 2020• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS, AND HAND WA...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2019 Inspection

October 30, 2019• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER TO PROTECT FROM THE DEBRIS.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2019 Inspection

April 11, 2019• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: *PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMLPY WITH THE NEW CODES OR...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2018 Inspection

April 11, 2018• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF T...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2017 Inspection

December 14, 2017• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO C...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2017 Inspection

April 19, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2017 Inspection

January 13, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH-N COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPM...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2016 Inspection

December 19, 2016• Recent Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, H...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2016 Inspection

December 14, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, H...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2016 Inspection

October 5, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING W...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2016 Inspection

July 25, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN GASKET ON LOWER DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LARGE GAP,DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHT ALLOWING W...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 12, 2016 Inspection

July 12, 2016• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER (48.8F) AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(52.1F) BOTH FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AT TIME OF THIS ...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 31, 2015 Inspection

August 31, 2015• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2014 Inspection

December 19, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2014 Inspection

October 2, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2013 Inspection

July 11, 2013• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 14, 2013 Inspection

May 14, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2013 Inspection

April 10, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2012 Inspection

October 23, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 17, 2012 Inspection

September 17, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2011 Inspection

April 5, 2011• 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)

Oct 13, 2010 Inspection

October 13, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 5 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...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2010 Inspection

January 6, 2010• Complaint• 5 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...(+4 more)

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