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JIMMY'S GYROS & GRILL

20 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JIMMY'S GYROS & GRILL has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 22, 2021. The most recent inspection, on March 6, 2026, recorded 15 infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 38 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on March 4, 2026. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    15 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADDRESS,ETC)
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • : 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION THAT ARE LAYING IN TRAY.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 : OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COOKS AREA, UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COOKS AREA, UNDERNEATH GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-102.11 : OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR BREAD STORAGE IN 2ND FL. CHEST FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,HAND SINK FAUCETS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES ON THE INSIDE OF AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT COOKS AREA AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT COOKS AREA AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE BOXES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 : OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR COVERING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILIY CLEANABLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 102.13 : EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  2. Complaint

    18 infractions

    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • OBSERVED TOXIC POISONOUS RODENTICIDE BAIT AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN WHITE SUBSTANCE SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS AMONGST CHEST FREEZERS,COOLERS,FOOD STORAGE RACKS.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADDRESS,ETC)
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION THAT ARE LAYING IN TRAY.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BAG IN BOXES STORED ON WOODEN SHELVES WITH MILK CRATES AS LEGS/BASE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR BREAD STORAGE IN 2ND FL. CHEST FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COOKS AREA, UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COOKS AREA, UNDERNEATH GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES ON THE INSIDE OF AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT COOKS AREA AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT COOKS AREA AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,HAND SINK FAUCETS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 : OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR COVERING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILIY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE BOXES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 102.13 : EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COOKS AREA, UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COOKS AREA, UNDERNEATH GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BAG IN BOXES STORED ON WOODEN SHELVES WITH MILK CRATES AS LEGS/BASE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES ON THE INSIDE OF AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT COOKS AREA AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT COOKS AREA AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS FLOOR COVERING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED FLOOR COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILIY CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE IN THE CREASE OF THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PANEL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES ON THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN THE FRONT COOKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVING ON TOP OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL TO ALLOW FOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN THE REAR LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED UNDER FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Shelves under rear prep table not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTH IN-USE STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANI BUCKET.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CIE CUES, INSTRUCTEE TO KEEP OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MISSING WALL BASE COVERING UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  9. License

    0 infractions

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