Anf Gyros and Grill

2400 Sw 19 Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
30
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Anf Gyros and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Anf Gyros and Grill on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table across from cook line fryers: chicken (90F - Hot Holding). Manager stated chicken cooked 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: fish (57F - Cold Holding). Manager stated fish placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved fish to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in dish area. Observed three flies in dry storage area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in hand washing sink next to office. Employee removed spoon during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Five employees working with no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in front of clean dish rack.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from office. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and purse stored on prep table across from cook line oven. Employee removed items from table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in container in prep area, 77F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen prep table. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Employee removed wiping cloth during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on prep table across from cook line grill.
14-45-4
30
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside, changed gloves and began handling food in prep area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice in prep area stored in standing water, 78F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach above three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled bottle of degreaser and proceeded to handle sliced tomatoes in prep area without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken breasts being thawed underneath running water from sanitizer dispenser.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored next to bread underneath prep table across from cook line oven. Employee moved bottle of degreaser to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored on shelf next to three compartment sink stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed scrub pad from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager present with five employees working.
53A-05-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken breasts being thawed underneath running water from sanitizer dispenser.
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line oven. Shelves for dry storage shelf in dish area.
14-33-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from cook line. Employee removed bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors to cook line reach-in freezer. Area around soda nozzles for dining room soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handle. Employee placed tongs on grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on drive thru ice machine. Manager turned bucket over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor beneath three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored in prep area not inverted. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
17
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of water in hand washing sink at end of cook line. Employee removed pot of water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 40F when being calibrated.
05-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line fryers. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket on top of drive thru ice machine. Manager turned bucket over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor. Manager placed pickles on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf across from cook line fryers. Manager removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle used to scoop rice from barrel in kitchen. Manager removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
50
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings cooked 90 minutes earlier on the cook line at 69F. Manager placed wings in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Upon arrival for inspection no one on the cook line were wearing gloves. When it was announced that the inspector was onsite everyone put on gloves without washing their hands. An employee on the cook line left the kitchen and when he returned touched her thighs then put on gloves without washing her hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink tired above prep table by front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pickles stored on the floor in the walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle on cookline.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease.
23-03-4
52
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At the prep area, female employee wearing gloves and working with raw beef and raw chicken switched to work with ready to eat food and changed her gloves and didn't washed her hands, Inspector addressed situation, female employee washed her hands and continued working. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For two new employees
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside seasoning container, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, food cases on floor (onion bags, sauces and bread), Manager moved all off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons in 102F water, Manager discarded the water and placed cleaned utensils inside cleaned container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the dining area, soda base soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the prep area, to go containers not inverted, Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, bin with flour not labeled, Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw fish 45F, raw chicken 46F, raw shrimp 46F, Manager add ice, temperatures dropped to 43F and 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, raw beef above bread, manager stored properly, also in Walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs above cut peppers, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside ground pepper container, manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables and above soda machine, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At the cook line, employee personal food container above cooler, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice bucket store on top of ice machine, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the end of the cook line, rice spoons in 72F water, manager moved to stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine at the dining area soiled (exterior part of the nozzles). **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer: opened case of raw steak over opened case of corn. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing dishes in triple sink then placing dishes on clean dish shelf. Instructed manager to set up sanitizer in sink and sanitize dishes that were recently washed.
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Female employee washed hands for five seconds before putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Red heavy duty chemical bottle on top of ice machine with no label. Moved and labeled during this inspection. Also, sanitizer at front counter is more than 200 ppm chlorine, employee added water then 100 ppm. Also, Wd40 on prep table next to slicer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove at cookline: Potatoes 120-125F, employee turned stove burners back on to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler: packs of ham with date marks of 4/23, prep date is 4/5 and expiration date is 4/11. Manager asked employee to fix date marks. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with pink and black substance in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in ware wash area has trash can in front and mop beside sink. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Handicap stall in ladies room has no toilet tissue.
32-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at sink in ware wash area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates are expired. Expired 11/2022. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for all employees currently working. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at cookline. Moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf over vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of sugar bin. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine. Manager inverted. Tongs on oven door handle on cookline. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around nozzles soiled with mold like build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Several pans have build up of food debris on clean dish shelf. Manager discarded dishes during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel at front counter.
21-12-4
14
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler in sandwich make area: beef 46F, mushrooms 47F, ham 47F, turkey 50F. Ice bags were placed on items to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Reach-in cooler in sandwich make area: (top portion of cooler) Beef 42F-50F, tzatziki sauce 44F-45F, potato salad 46F-47F, sliced tomatoes 45F-47F. Operator voluntarily discarded tomatoes and placed ice bags on top of beef and below tzatziki sauce to drop temperatures. (Bottom portion of cooler) ham 38F, Turkey 38F. Ambient air temperature 41F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anf Gyros and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Anf Gyros and Grill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Anf Gyros and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Anf Gyros and Grill.

How does Anf Gyros and Grill compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Anf Gyros and Grill most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Anf Gyros and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Anf Gyros and Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Anf Gyros and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Anf Gyros and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Anf Gyros and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.