Gyro Palace

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 15, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Cut lettuce in 5 gallon buckets in walk-in cooler are not date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working container of cleaning solution not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Container was labeled during the inspection.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     In-use knives on cook line are being stored in bucket with sanitizing solution.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided at either of the kitchen handwashing sinks.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

2. Dec 16, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WHERE TO WASH

     Employee observed washing hands in an unapproved sink (food prep sink).

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

     Code 2-301.15

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

3. Sep 27, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Rice in steam table is hot held at 120°F

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Rice discarded. Temperature of steam table was turned up.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WHERE TO WASH

     Employee observed washing hands in an unapproved sink (food prep sink).

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

     Code 2-301.15

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Certificate expired 3 days prior to inspection.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

4. Jun 28, 2023 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Two employees were noted wearing watch on arm while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap at bottom of back door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

5. Jun 27, 2023 Follow Up · 3 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Two employees were noted wearing watch on arm while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The floor under soda concentrate (bag in box) rack is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap at bottom of back door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

6. Jun 23, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after changing tasks. Employee was observed handling raw beef patty with gloved hand, changing gloves, then handling a ready-to-eat hamburger bun. Another employee was observed putting on clean gloves at the start of his work shift without washing hands first.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Bleach sanitizer used in the food establishment is not approved. There is no EPA registration number on the label.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Two employees were noted wearing watch on arm while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The floor under soda concentrate (bag in box) rack is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap at bottom of back door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)