Early Bird Gyro
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Early Bird Gyro has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Early Bird Gyro on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. On prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 dead flies in unused fridge, operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed obtaining chlorine test strip. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original plans from 07-12-2016 pizza shop establishment currently sells chicken. Wall added between counter and kitchen area with added service window. Removed pizza over replaced with flat top stove, added additional two burner stove and gyro cone machine added under hood system. Removed dough mixer and walk in cooler. No Hobart slicer on table, added storage racks. No soda coolers up toward point of sale counter, added ice machine **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable, discussed with operator. Acoustic ceiling **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. On prep table. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go paper containers stored on floor, discussed with operator. **Warning**
25-05-4
45
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
95
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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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
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Early Bird Gyro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Early Bird Gyro on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Early Bird Gyro compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Early Bird Gyro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Early Bird Gyro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Early Bird Gyro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Early Bird Gyro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Early Bird Gyro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Early Bird Gyro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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