Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Palm Beach Gardens restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flip top cooler at cooker line soiled with food and grease residues. At cook line under flat top stove large accumulation of burnt food products and grease, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at front counter under steam table and ice bath soiled with accumulation of food splatter and debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and placed onto flat top stove and without washing hand employee handled bottle of oil and pita bread, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at cook line non commercially packaged raw breaded fish stored above bags of sweet potato fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach on floor at cook line in front of flip top cooler. Approximately 1 live roach on floor at cook line in front of soup kettle. Approximately 1 live roach on floor under three compartment sink. Discussed with operator who killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor under ice bath for beer and bottled drinks. Approximately 20 dead roaches on floor behind deep fryer in grease residue. Approximately 1 dead roach under three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line tongs stored on oven door handles between uses p, discussed with operator who removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flip top cooler at cooker line soiled with food and grease residues. At cook line under flat top stove large accumulation of burnt food products and grease, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at front counter under steam table and ice bath soiled with accumulation of food splatter and debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
36-27-5
52
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of gyro cooking station. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach running on microwave table next to deep fryers. In kitchen approximately 31 live roaches crawling in between reach in freezer and reach in cooler, wheel of reach in cooler and wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator to kill all live roaches and clean and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 1 live roach on floor under steam table at front counter. Approximately 1 live roach in between stove and grill. Approximately 4 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator who killed roaches and began to clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach under soda machine. Approximately 1 dead roach on wall molding next to soda machine. approximately 6 dead roaches on glue trap on counter next to single service to go items. Approximately 40 dead roaches under soda machine. Approximately 6 dead roaches under microwave on table. Approximately 9 dead roaches under deep fryer on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 5 dead roaches under fryers. Approximately 5 dead roaches behind small white chest freezer in back of kitchen. Approximately 2 dead roaches under soda machine. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 handled rubber floor ,at and after without washing hands handled container for watering order, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of gyro cooking station. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach running on microwave table next to deep fryers. In kitchen approximately 31 live roaches crawling in between reach in freezer and reach in cooler, wheel of reach in cooler and wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator to kill all live roaches and clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach under soda machine. Approximately 1 dead roach on wall molding next to soda machine. approximately 6 dead roaches on glue trap on counter next to single service to go items. Approximately 40 dead roaches under soda machine. Approximately 6 dead roaches under microwave on table. Approximately 9 dead roaches under deep fryer on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Warning**
35A-03-4
70
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tzatziki (50F); feta (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed on TPHC form for 4 hours; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes (50-52F - Cooling)at 12:10 to 52 F at 12:25 since 10:00 in cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink with no lid stored inside food container in cooler at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees walked to the back of the kitchen came back at cook line touched pants and started working with food and touching clean spatulas Educated; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (43-51F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food overstocked ; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; advised to make smaller portions
03A-02-5
74
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched garbage can, touched mozzarella cheese sticks and placed in fryer touched fries to plate without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator educated and employee washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked vegetables (79-84F - Cooling)at 12:00 since to 83 F at 12:20 10:46 ; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; food left on the speed rack and covered; operator moved to walk-in cooler to properly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- food placed on top of reach in freezer directly under ceiling vent with heavy condensation Advised to move;
08B-36-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Moussaka thawing at room temperature on the speed rack; moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked rice (128-112F - Cooling)at 12:11 since 8:00 ; cooked potatoes (100-98F - Cooling)at 12:11 since 8:00 on the speed rack by three compartment sink; food never reached 70 F within 2 hours; food to be reheated to 165 F and to start cooling process again; **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee not using three compartment correctly, by skipping the sanitizer compartment; employee is washing and rinsing only; educated; advised to set up sanitizer compartment
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- spinach pie and all TCS foods in stream table at front counter; as per operator food on time since 10:00 am; time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- when using chlorine and quaternary sanitizer; provided **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- can opener at the back of the kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- chicken base bucket on the floor by storage area at the back of the kitchen Advised to store properly
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine has accumulation of dirt and slime- in the dining room; water lever has accumulation of black like mold and dirt- at the soda machine in the dining room;
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers- opened bottle of water inside reach in freezer at cook line; Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing- above ice machine and soda machine in the dining room
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- vents above entrance to restroom and by cook line
36-34-5
41
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- spinach pie rice vegetables and potatoes at front counter ; operator time marked 10:00 am; **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (108-128F - Hot Holding) at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food returned on flat top to be reheated to 165 F; **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
74
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off- operator turned back on; **Corrected On-Site**
03C-97-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (71F - Cold Holding) at cook line; food not portioned or prepared today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food moved to reach in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched towel then handled clean utensils - reviewed gave changing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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. Reach in freezer - moussaka portions - operator dated from 3 days prior. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler - cooked green beans prepared on Saturday- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personnel belongings removed from on top of chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
67
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Frozen portions of cooked moussaka not date marked - operator states cooked on Tuesday and portioned and frozen on Wednesday operator dated Tuesday plus one. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open beverage from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed cell phone from prep surface. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean.
How does Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean 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 Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Gyros Greek & Mediterranean is inspected around four times per year on average.
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