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Hub's Gyros Ii Inc

Restaurant

5540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

North Side

Sep 28, 2026 โ€” Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Approximately 25 mouse droppings found on floor near walk-in freezer; pest control needed.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 25 mouse droppings discovered on the floor beneath wire storage racks next to the walk-in freezer. Pest control service required.
  • Chili was thawing at room temperature in the food prep area instead of using approved thawing methods.
  • Extensive buildup of grease and food residue on cooking equipment, prep tables, shelves, and storage racks throughout the facility.
  • Walls and floors in the food prep area are dirty, particularly under and behind cooking equipment. Gaps along the wall and floor near dry storage need to be sealed.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROX. 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #35 โ€” APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CHILI THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

Inspection History

Hub's Gyros Ii Inc has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 64% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.

Oct 6, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 28, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Aug 25, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations