Authentic Gyros & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Authentic Gyros & Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately and about 17 violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Authentic Gyros & Grill on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk in reach in cooler 58 dated 2/11/2026.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Milk
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reach in cooler 58 F, and cheesecake 50-55. Operator discarded milk and placed cheesecake in walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken wings at drive through window. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces and produce in walk in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Raw chicken over lettuce in reach in cooler on cooks line. Raw chicken over shrimp and fish in reach in cooler at drive through window.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of water and towels in hand sink at entrance to facility. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alex
53B-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front clear glass dessert reach in cooler ambient thermostat temperature 50F. Operator removed all temperature controlled food items.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cutting board and reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon to scoop rice at back prep area in standing water 70F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, reach in cooler gaskets of drive through reach in, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line and drive through line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings (46-52F - Cold Holding); cooling overnight in walk in cooler per operator - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
03D-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lettuce (49-52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51-52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight per operator. chicken wings (46-52F - Cold Holding); cooling overnight in walk in cooler per operator - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (49-52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51-52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Sliced tomatoes 53F, lettuce 50-53F, ground beef 53F in reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken wings and fries by drive through area. Operator marked wings 10 am. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board by cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mohammed K. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 compartment sink 3 or 4 missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Dessert cooler thermostat 50F Reach in prep cooler thermostat 51f **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drive through area underneath equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both drive through and cook line hood filters heavily soiled dripping grease, sides of all cooking equipment on both cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 9 boxes of chicken wings thawing at room temperature per operator to cut. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Drive through area cook line, and main cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
27
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings (46-52F - Cold Holding); cooling overnight in walk in cooler per operator
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lettuce (49-52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51-52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight per operator. chicken wings (46-52F - Cold Holding); cooling overnight in walk in cooler per operator
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (49-52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ground beef (51-52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken wings and fries by drive through area. Operator marked wings 10 am. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board by cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mohammed K. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Both drive through and cook line hood filters heavily soiled dripping grease, sides of all cooking equipment on both cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 9 boxes of chicken wings thawing at room temperature per operator to cut.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Drive through area cook line, and main cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 compartment sink 3 or 4 missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Dessert cooler thermostat 50F Reach in prep cooler thermostat 51f **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drive through area underneath equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Drive through area.
36-68-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
27
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Chicken wings per operator made 1 hour ago per operator. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket in hws at entrance to kitchen, operator removed. Chair blocked hand wash sink across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mohamed KA. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment at drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks in storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At entrance by reach in desert cooler, and by soda machine line at front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cutting board and equipment at reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease dripping from hood filters, and all cooking equipment at drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws across from 3 compartment sink hot water turned off, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pepsi sauce cooler , and drive through cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
39
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Chicken wings per operator made 1 hour ago per operator. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reach in cooler 60f less than 4hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Lettuce 47f , sliced tomatoes 47-49f in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Salad 49f in reach in prep cooler, all other items temping 41 or below because products were in walk in cooler. Sliced tomatoes 38f, hamburgers patties 33f. Operator placed all TCS items on ice and will monitor the temperatures throughout the day**Time Extended** Cheesecake 50f in dessert cooler operator removed all desserts and is only storing sodas in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Lettuce 47f , sliced tomatoes 47-49f in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Philly meat 32°f items being g brought from walk in cooler. Operator had cooler on time plan. Per operator he will replace unit. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket in hws at entrance to kitchen, operator removed. Chair blocked hand wash sink across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mohamed KA. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment at drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks in storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Dessert cooler thermostat 60f Reach in prep cooler thermostat 49f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Ambient thermostat temperature 60 dessert cooler and 49 reach in cooler**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At entrance by reach in desert cooler, and by soda machine line at front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cutting board and equipment at reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hws throughout kitchen front of the house and back of house. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease dripping from hood filters, and all cooking equipment at drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws across from 3 compartment sink hot water turned off, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pepsi sauce cooler , and drive through cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
30
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Chicken wings per operator made 1 hour ago per operator. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reach in cooler 60f less than 4hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Lettuce 47f , sliced tomatoes 47-49f in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Salad 49f in reach in prep cooler, all other items temping 41 or below because products were in walk in cooler. Sliced tomatoes 38°f, hamburgers patties 33°f. Operator placed all TCS items on ice and will monitor the temperatures throughout the day**Time Extended** Cheesecake 50°f in dessert cooler operator removed all desserts and is only storing sodas in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket in hws at entrance to kitchen, operator removed. Chair blocked hand wash sink across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mohamed KA. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment at drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks in storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Dessert cooler thermostat 60f Reach in prep cooler thermostat 49f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At entrance by reach in desert cooler, and by soda machine line at front service counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cutting board and equipment at reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hws throughout kitchen front of the house and back of house. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease dripping from hood filters, and all cooking equipment at drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws across from 3 compartment sink hot water turned off, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pepsi sauce cooler , and drive through cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Drive through area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage closet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
30
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reach in cooler 60°f less than 4hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Lettuce 47°f , sliced tomatoes 47-49f in reach in cooler less than 4 hours per operator . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Chicken wings per operator made 1 hour ago per operator. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket in hws at entrance to kitchen, operator removed. Chair blocked hand wash sink across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mohamed KA. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At entrance by reach in desert cooler, and by soda machine line at front service counter.
36-22-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Drive through area.
36-68-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment at drive through area.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks in storage closet.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above cooks line.
36-36-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Dessert cooler thermostat 60f Reach in prep cooler thermostat 49°f **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cutting board and equipment at reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hws throughout kitchen front of the house and back of house.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease dripping from hood filters, and all cooking equipment at drive through area.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hws across from 3 compartment sink hot water turned off, operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pepsi sauce cooler , and drive through cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Drive through area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage closet.
42-01-4
30
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler prep table cutting board, cutting board employee using to cut chicken at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in walk in cooler per operator more than 24 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 helium tank next to soda syrup at entrance to back prep area. 3 inside storage closet room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout entire facility, walked facility with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to soda fountain. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 cases of oil on floor at back prep area next to white reach in freezer. 3 cases of fries next to fryer at drive thru service station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside walk in freezer, and white stand up reach in freezer next to triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84f back prep area table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
28-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath all cooking equipment, hood filters, and side of fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at drive thru area and Pepsi sauce cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of all cooking equipment and drive thru service area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies at back kitchen prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler prep table cutting board, cutting board employee using to cut chicken at triple sink. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit needed. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front of office, drive- thru area, and back prep area. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front of office and in back prep area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in walk in cooler per operator more than 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing above triple sink prep area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout entire facility, walked facility with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making chicken sandwich with watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to soda fountain. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 cases of oil on floor at back prep area next to white reach in freezer. 3 cases of fries next to fryer at drive thru service station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside walk in freezer, and white stand up reach in freezer next to triple sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Underneath cutting board at front prep reach in prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 84f back prep area table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad. **Warning**
28-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator form. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath all cooking equipment, hood filters, and side of fryers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door left open. Operator removed box and closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Mop sink pipe disconnected. Operator connected pipes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at drive thru area and Pepsi sauce cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of all cooking equipment and drive thru service area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 helium tank next to soda syrup at entrance to back prep area. 3 inside storage closet room. **Warning**
51-11-4
17
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in cooler located by drive thru
08A-20-5
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at prep are no soap,paper towel Hand wash sink at cooks line no paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement and observed employee signing hand out **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Printed operator hand out **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at prep area blocked by bus tubs
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in storage room next to white reach in freezer
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on back of make table
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of French fries stored on floor next to fryers by drive thru Cases of raw chicken stored on floor at prep area and walk in freezer and walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid covering strawberry sauce in back of display case at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on handle at fryers by drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at prep area no hand washing sign.Printed operator hand wash sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lettuce in container stored in reach in cooler at cooks line with no cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface cleaner Next to single service items and wd40 on condiment shelf.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cookline
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer door.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All coolers in drive through window area.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on reach in cooler. Shoes on shelf with single service condiments. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle stripped not missing at hand sink in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of dressings In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between Reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer handle . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system on cook line
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and fryers soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf above fryer.
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gizzards thawing in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Authentic Gyros & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Authentic Gyros & Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Authentic Gyros & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Authentic Gyros & Grill.
How does Authentic Gyros & Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Authentic Gyros & Grill most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Authentic Gyros & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Authentic Gyros & Grill have averaged around 14 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 & 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 Authentic Gyros & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Authentic Gyros & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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