Little Athens Gyro

666-5 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Little Athens Gyro stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Little Athens Gyro on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Warning**

11-01-5

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

May 19, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed 6/1/24. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container.

33-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor in storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed homemade potato salad, lamb in cooler under expo stored over 24 hours no date marking.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink temp 67F.

27-16-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed fish stored in reach in cooler belonging to owner.

08B-49-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing from hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lettuce not covered in reach in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/23 displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tzatziki sauce in stand up cooler no date mark, per operator placed in cooler 48 hours ago, no date mark.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty bucket and food debris in hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle missing on hand was sink.

29-09-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain hand washing sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink. Manager restocked soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand washing sink right of three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Build up food debris inside reach in coolers across from stove.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Athens Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Athens Gyro on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Athens Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Athens Gyro.

How does Little Athens Gyro compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Little Athens Gyro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Little Athens Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Athens Gyro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Athens 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 Little Athens Gyro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Athens Gyro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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