Authentic Gyros and Grill 2
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
45
Score
Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 17 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
19
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1-Live small flying insect found on chicken gizzards in glass reach in cooler near drive through window. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread in grocery bags in reach-in cooler on cooks line and in walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw beef patties over sauces in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee remove flying insect from gizzard and touched clean cutting board on make table. Educated operator and employee changed gloves
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Wings temping between 47F-51F per operator they were in walk-in cooler over night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings temping between 47F-51F per operator they were in walk-in cooler over night. Fish, Chicken, Gizzards and Shrimp all temping between 50F-60F. Per operator they were moved from walk-in cooler to reach-in cooler less than an hour ago. Advised operator to either ice items down or move to freezer for temperature recovery. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled white cutting boards throughout facility. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose installed at handwashing sink next to gyro prep area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and Fish thawing at room temperature on top of the reach-in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink next to gyro prep area.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater above single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at glass reach-in cooler next to drive thru.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk-in cooler floor has a split at the entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids for black buss tubs in walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice-cream chest freezer by triple sink. In walk-in freezer around door, on the floor and on the fan.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in every reach in cooler on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employee bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers at cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container on dry storage area without label.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice-cream scoop standing in water temping at 79F next to freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
17
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In use cutting boards on cookline prep table-heavily stained and soiled. Can opener blade. Slicer not cleaned after use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Cutting boards stained and grooved. Can opener moderately soiled. Slicer in use. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at 3 bin area with hose coiled in basin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Whisk in hand wash sink basin at 3 bin sink area. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NO PROOF FOR TARIK CHERKAOUI. LESS THAN A WEEK. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Proof for employee Tarik C must be available at next inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Shelving, top shelf of cookline island heavily encrusted with grease and old food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Grease and food deposits on cookline including shelving and hood and hood filters. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Ceiling tiles drooping and show water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Ceiling tiles and vents need cleaning. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84 f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Standing water with rice scoop at cook line. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors, heavy grease like odor at back of facility, even heavier in enclosure **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Odor better at dumpster area. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer at slicer area heavily soiled and pink mold like substance on slide cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Moderately stained pink. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At 3 bin sink and wall at water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Walls appear better at this time. Continue to work on this area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on cookline. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 44f advised rapid chill to 41f or colder. Observed chicken piled high in Cambro advised to decrease amount in pan. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In use cutting boards on cookline prep table-heavily stained and soiled. Can opener blade. Slicer not cleaned after use. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at 3 bin area with hose coiled in basin. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NO PROOF FOR TARIK CHERKAOUI. LESS THAN A WEEK. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Box containing roll plastic wrap has old food debris/soil residue inside. **Warning**
25-25-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Shelving, top shelf of cookline island heavily encrusted with grease and old food. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice-drive thru area. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84 f. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors, heavy grease like odor at back of facility, even heavier in enclosure **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest freezer at slicer area heavily soiled and pink mold like substance on slide cutting boards. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Mattress etc behind enclosure. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At 3 bin sink and wall at water heater. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
26
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Advised rapid chill in single layer sheet pan in freezer. 90 F Cooled just under 1.5 hours. 1/2 hour later new temp 70f
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent copy.
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 75f.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
61
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for young man working the grill today. Gusto
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened bottle of milk.
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
23-24-4
64
May 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. This license expired on April 1 2022 and is more than 30 days past due. Please remit promptly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice scoop cracked. Ice scoop and blue ice bucket cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-01: **Time Extended**
14-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Authentic Gyros and Grill 2?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Authentic Gyros and Grill 2.
How does Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Authentic Gyros and Grill 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 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 Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Authentic Gyros and Grill 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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