Gyros & Seafood Express
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
58
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Gyros & Seafood Express stretching back to 2022. Gyros & Seafood Express was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of glass cleaner stored next to single serv cups in the front counter area. Owner removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of garbanzo beans rusted on the top section of the cans. Owner discarded the cans.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
58
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe half a gyro cone on a rotisserie cooking, when asked the manager stated the cone was cooked and cooked whole the prior day. Manager discarded the gyro cone.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observe half a gyro cone on a rotisserie cooking, when asked the manager stated the cone was cooked and cooked whole the prior day. Manager discarded the gyro cone.
03C-98-1
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw ground beef then changed their gloves without washing their hand and handed clean utensils. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 45 minutes . Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
45
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
52
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced beef (49F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 45 minutes. Owner emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a items off the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef then clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink on the cook line to fill a container. Employee voluntarily discarded the water.. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair exterior cracks on a food container.
14-71-4
55
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution reading +200 ppm. Manager adjusted the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used the hand washing sink on the cook line to fill food containers. Employee voluntarily discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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. No proof for all employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to food on a shelf above the preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gyros & Seafood Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gyros & Seafood Express on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gyros & Seafood Express?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gyros & Seafood Express.
How does Gyros & Seafood Express compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Gyros & Seafood Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Gyros & Seafood Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gyros & Seafood Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gyros & Seafood Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gyros & Seafood Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gyros & Seafood Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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