Maria's Gyro
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
55
Score
Maria's Gyro appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Indian Harbour Beach restaurant, which scores around 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose connected to splitter no vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid to pan sitting in hand wash sink, wet cloth hanging on hand was sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: White plastic container sitting in handwash sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in reach in cooler held up with plastic wrap. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water is connected to unit other than to fill holding tank. Must be disconnected when not in use. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: A potable water holding tank that is an integral part of the unit A wastewater holding tank that is an integral part of the unit and sized to be at least 15% larger in volume than the potable water holding tank **Time Extended**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: need a screen **Time Extended**
35B-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in front service window torn/in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-60-5
55
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. White hose connected to splitter no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Orzo salad not date marked. Employee does not know when it was made.
02C-02-5
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. Potato salad and baklava not date marked
02C-03-5
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid to pan sitting in hand wash sink, wet cloth hanging on hand was sink.
31A-11-4
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under front counter interior soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First test, 0ppm, employee remade bucket, chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Screen in front service window torn/in poor repair.
36-60-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in reach in cooler held up with plastic wrap.
14-11-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ashtray with several old cigarettes next to prep table.
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Soiled cardboard and trash on floor
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon stored in potato salad, handle in product. Employee removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water is connected to unit other than to fill holding tank. Must be disconnected when not in use.
51-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises gas tanks, siding, paint can on back side of unit.
33-31-5
22
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Arrived, owner was not present. Employee could not provide manager card. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (61F - Cold Holding) operator placed all items on ice, stated pans were filled before lunch. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided for operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drain pan stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has food debris interior top
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks not stored handle first
25-06-4
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce, feta, tzatziki, and tomatoes were relocated to freezer unit for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. April 1, 2024 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Feb 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maria's Gyro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maria's Gyro on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maria's Gyro?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maria's Gyro.
How does Maria's Gyro compare to other restaurants in Indian Harbour Beach?
Maria's Gyro most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Indian Harbour Beach average of 76.
Has Maria's Gyro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Maria's Gyro have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maria's Gyro 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 Maria's Gyro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maria's Gyro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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