DEC 2
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOJIGYROS 786 INC..
YOUR CALL. 50/100
2518 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 252025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 22024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES LEADING UP TO THE CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
SEP 272024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES LEADING UP TO THE CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
APR 152024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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MAR 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVE FROZEN CHICKEN LEFT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THAW. INSTRUCT TO THAW CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR REACH IN DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN LID/DOOR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD IN THE VENT WITH BUILT UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO WORKER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER NEED TO HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
JUN 142021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON RACKS IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 72021FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2021
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED GROUND BEEF 46.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 35 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. THE PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE REAR DOOR AND EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON RACKS IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND ULITITY SINK NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
SEP 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNPACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF STORED IN GROCERY BAG IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING, COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 112020FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2020
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNPACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF STORED IN GROCERY BAG IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING, COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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