MUNCHIES GYROS ORIGINAL
3682 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (7)
- 40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD ON THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATIION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPIG CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND AROUND PIPES BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 18, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.