FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
KING GYROS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 2, 2025
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License #2564709
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #5
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Food Code Requirement
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Specific Requirements
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-501.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND 80 OR MORE KNATS IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND 80 OR MORE KNATS IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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