Spartan Gyros
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
Spartan Gyros appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Davie facility scores 79, putting Spartan Gyros on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped off soiled plates - processed to handle plated food without washing hands.
12A-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at fountain drink machine - ice dispenser soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in cooling drawer in kitchen - reduced oxygen packages of salmon (39F) operator removed item from packages **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3personal drinks stored on front counter next to clean silverware. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 4 employees engaged in food manipulation with wrist watches and bracelets. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing solution(chlorine) at 200ppm+ employee remanded bucket. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch face then continued to manipulate food. Educated employee on proper hand washing.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored above fries. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - cooked quinoa (68F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on grill - raw chicken skewers (108F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature until order. Operator stored in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing jewelry on wrists while manipulating food. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
52
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Observed operator place partially used gyro cones (2) on broiler without heat. Operator corrected and turned on continuous heat.
03C-97-2
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee coffee cup on shelf above flip top cooler. Operator removed.
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried in flour. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one of the two cups missing.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in either mens or women's restrooms.
31B-04-4
64
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Poster emailed to Operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter-employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 cooling drawers in cook line,salmon being defrost on packages, after instructed,manager removed from reduced oxygen pack **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F); raw pork (46F); raw lamb (47F); cooked rice (47F). Reach in cooler-macaroni and cheese. Operator moved all TCS Foods that was prepared less than 4 hours ago and received by supplier this afternoon to walk in freezer. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F); raw pork (46F); raw lamb (47F); cooked rice (47F). Reach in cooler-macaroni and cheese. Operator moved all TCS Foods that was prepared less than 4 hours ago and received by supplier this afternoon to walk in freezer. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at 3 compartment sink- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler and reach cooler not working. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 47 degrees F. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 55 degrees F. Advised operator to transfer all TCS foods to freezer. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen prep station table- observed employee cup smoothie on prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prep table- observed employee cellphone on prep table. Operator removed employee cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 3 compartment sink- observed lamb being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wiping cloths on all preparation tables throughout kitchen and front counter.
21-09-4
52
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 40lbs of rice in walk-in cooler at 55°F-57°F cooling overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of stuffed grape leaves in dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 40lbs of rice in walk-in cooler at 55°F-57°F cooling overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken skewers at 120°F hot holding on cookline. Operator moved skewers to different part of grill to bring up to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Will email big 6 poster.
11-07-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spartan Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spartan Gyros on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spartan Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spartan Gyros.
How does Spartan Gyros compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Spartan Gyros most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Spartan Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spartan Gyros have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spartan Gyros 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 Spartan Gyros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spartan Gyros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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