SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JIMMY'S GYROS & GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

20 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 6, 2026 · passed

7 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6
2026
PASSED
15 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORChemical Safety
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)

MINORSanitation
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.

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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

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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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE BOXES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

MAR 4
2026
FAILED
18 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.(NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADDRESS,ETC)

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION THAT ARE LAYING IN TRAY.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE BOXES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

DEC 30
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

DEC 23
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

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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.

FEB 20
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

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JAN 10
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Shelves under rear prep table not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

OCT 19
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH IN-USE STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANI BUCKET.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CIE CUES, INSTRUCTEE TO KEEP OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

JUL 8
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALL BASE COVERING UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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