Lala's Gyro

2618 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lala's Gyro has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Lala's Gyro is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in restroom is empty at time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line are damaged on some doors at time of inspection holds

14-11-5

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed some gaskets torn on reach in cooler next to flat top grill in kitchen at time of inspection.

14-11-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw goat thawing in pan of water in triple sink without running water. Spoke with operator about correct ways of thawing product. Operator turned on water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed gyro meat kept in togo bag in reach in freezer in kitchen at time of inspection

14-31-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on lower shelf on cooks line testing over 200ppm chlorine. Operator diluted sanitizer. Test at 100ppm

41-15-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on shelf next to flat bread and over rice cooker at time of inspection. Operator moved phone during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave in kitchen missing handle. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in large stainless reach in cooler at time of inspection. Operator cleared out water during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bathroom used by employees. Operator replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with green liquid in dry storage Operator labeled during inspection **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave at front of kitchen near fryers missing handle

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on lift top reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in hall way/dry storage area **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm. Operator remade bucket. Tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle on shelf at kitchen entrance. Operator labeled bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on little reach in cooler

14-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in some reach in coolers on cooks line and dry storage.

14-33-4

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lala's Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lala's Gyro on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lala's Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lala's Gyro.

How does Lala's Gyro compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lala's Gyro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lala's Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lala's Gyro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lala's 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 Lala's Gyro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lala's Gyro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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