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Chicago Sunny Gyro Inc.

5124 W Chicago Ave

Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

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4 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR THAT IS PLANNED TO BE USED FOR FOOD IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AT 46.7°F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE USE THE OTHER REFRIGERATOR AVAILABLE PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11: OBSERVED FOAM MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE AREA SMOOTH.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 3, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR THAT IS PLANNED TO BE USED FOR FOOD IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AT 54.5°F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 4UNITS1.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED ON SITE. LIVE ROACHES FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, COMING FROM UNDER COLD HOLDING/ FREEZER UNITS, ON THE WALLS, IN THE CREVICES OF THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CREVICES OF THE WALLBASES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES AND ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOAM MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ROACH FECES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE AREA SMOOTH.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source

License

Sep 26, 2025

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source

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