FAIL Risk 1 (High)

JOJIGYROS 786 INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JOJIGYROS 786 INC. (AKA: JOJI GYROS) 2518 E 79TH ST, Chicago 60649 Restaurant
November 25, 2025 Canvass License #2749497
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 25, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 6 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR NET AND BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND ENSURE THE LID STAYS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING THE GREASE DUMPSTER COMPANY TO GET THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID REPLACED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID AND THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND ENSURE THE LID STAYS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING THE GREASE DUMPSTER COMPANY TO GET THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID REPLACED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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