Gyro Grill
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Gyro Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken on shelf over tomatoes. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board lining shelf under prep table holding cooking equipment
14-45-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Opened cases of desserts, pans of prepared chicken and grape leaves, and open containers of sauce in reach in cooler located in hallway that goes to restrooms. Doors on unit are not locked.
08B-63-4
78
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces in reach-in cooler next to cook line. Manager placed sauces next to chicken. Raw beef stored over feta cheese in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager placed cheese above beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front counter hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spatula handle stored in falafel located in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager removed spatula during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer behind front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above reach-in cooler next to cook line has water stains.
36-32-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
14-05-4
67
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over feta cheese in reach-in cooler next to make line. Manager placed ground beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro in broiler next to three compartment sink. Manager turned broiler on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-97-2
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken stored in reach-in cooler next to make line. Manager stated chicken is cooked and then frozen. Chicken is then removed from freezer and placed in reach-in cooler.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available. Manager had employee purchase and provide bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to make line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned plates over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of mint stored on bottom shelf of kitchen prep table. Manager placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On handles of chest freezer near dining room. Also, one handle on freezer broken.
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. Around doors of reach in make table soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at hand sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes on top of case of water on dry storage shelf. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head down in bucket near mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in seasonings and beans. All removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment, floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink above dessert, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gyro Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gyro Grill on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gyro Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gyro Grill.
How does Gyro Grill compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Gyro Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.
Has Gyro Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gyro Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gyro Grill 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 Gyro Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gyro Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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