Wally's Gyros N Subs
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Wally's Gyros N Subs 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Jacksonville restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over bread and hummus in glass sliding cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys next to hot iron on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door flip top cooler missing thermometer, manager provided thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets around flip top cooler soiled
23-03-4
74
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used handsink upfront to fill up a pot
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink near triple sink Hand sink next to soda machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink in kitchen next to glass cooler
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus and babaganu
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of chicken breast on floor of walk in freezer, moved to store properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
64
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on top of back paper towel dispenser. 2 rodent droppings inside back handsink. 4 rodent drooping on leg of mixer 7 rodent droppings under seasoning rack in kitchen 3 rodent dropping under counter in kitchen where scale is stored. 10 rodent droppings behind cook line 28 rodent droppings in back dry storage area 5 rodent droppings in mop sink area Approximately 63 in total rodent droppings counted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: 3 dropping in back storage **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with blue substance inside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice scooper missing handle, handle broken off **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf with seasoning **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cook in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Containers of Oil still on floor **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
64
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on top of back paper towel dispenser. 2 rodent droppings inside back handsink. 4 rodent drooping on leg of mixer 7 rodent droppings under seasoning rack in kitchen 3 rodent dropping under counter in kitchen where scale is stored. 10 rodent droppings behind cook line 28 rodent droppings in back dry storage area 5 rodent droppings in mop sink area Approximately 63 in total rodent droppings counted **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back area near triple sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink upfront near glass cooler in kitchen **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with blue substance inside **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice scooper missing handle, handle broken off **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf with seasoning **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cook in kitchen **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
52
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 75 rodent droppings next oven in back kitchen 8 rodent droppings on top of oven 5 rodent droppings under shelf next to stand up mixer 5 rodent droppings under triple sink 12 rodent droppings on shelf next to ice machine 5 rodent under shelf where microwaves are located Approximately 150 rodent droppings in back dry storage area where rice and back up dry goods **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: 19 rodent droppings in back area 2 rodent droppings near stove **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice no date marking made previous day morning **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Still the same **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink behind kitchen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of Raw chicken wings over container of raw beef in reach in glass cooler **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 75 rodent droppings next oven in back kitchen 8 rodent droppings on top of oven 5 rodent droppings under shelf next to stand up mixer 5 rodent droppings under triple sink 12 rodent droppings on shelf next to ice machine 5 rodent under shelf where microwaves are located Approximately 150 rodent droppings in back dry storage area where rice and back up dry goods **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink behind kitchen door **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice no date marking made previous day morning **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both handsinks in kitchen blocked with buckets in sinks **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind white electrical line near handsink upfront **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Opened container of oil stored on floor next to glass cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink next to triple sink area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass 2 door cooler opened personal drinks in cooler over raw beef **Warning**
12B-13-4
35
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro cut off the cone 84f in bucket next to grill, placed in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice scooper broken
14-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of beef on floor in back, moved to prep table **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
38-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scooper in chic peas, moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cook in kitchen
13-03-4
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole gyro cone cooled down and reused the next morning. Provided gyro handouts to operator
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish over cut lettuce in reach in cooler, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen staff used handsink to fill pitcher
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink in kitchen, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus in reach in cooler made previous day. And Sliced turkey
02C-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door of kitchen being left open, closed door **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature near walk in freezer, Expired to operator the approved methods for for thawing
06-01-5
50
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat pita with bare hands and establishment does not have an AOP. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed by self dispensing soda machine in dining area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lamb stored above ready to eat hot dogs in walk in freezer- not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed lamb to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking on line, changed tasks to prep ready to eat foods without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (73-74F - Cold Holding) on counter on side of grill. Operator stated he had it out during lunch rush. Operator removed gyro meat and placed in nearby reach in cooler. Also, house made taziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding) in display case at front counter. Operator stated sauce was placed in cooler before lunch. Operator removed sauce and placed in nearby cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use to go cups on dry food storage area. Operator removed spray can of Lysol. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated the person that has it is on vacation and will have it when he gets back. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near back door used to strain vegetables. Observed strainers hanging in hand wash sink and vegetable in hand wash sink. Operator removed strainers from hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employee on duty fill out form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed handout training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insects observed in fly tape control device hanging from shelf near prep area.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in back of house in disrepair/ hole
36-32-5
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. Display case at front counter unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 52F. Observed large mass of ice on coils at fan area. Operator removed TCS foods to nearby cooler until unit is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on counter next to bread near flip top reach in cooler. Operator removed employee cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape control device hanging from shelf next to seasonings in prep area. Operator discarded fly tape control device.
35B-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in Wall / wall in disrepair across from back door area. Also, holes in wall at triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above fryers soiled. Also, gasket on reach in freezer near kitchen entry door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pita bags are reused to store meat in bag stored in walk in freezer.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen Kibbeh on trays in walk in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet clothes on cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wet clothes to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
15
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager has expired certified food manager certification.
53A-03-7
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened case of foam Togo cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two five gallon boxes of oil stored on floor near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
82
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Gyro meat 91f and 112f in two pans one full and one mostly empty next to cooking gyro cone on broiler. Oper stated he was slicing meat as it cooked and was going to move meat to cooler. Discussed danger zone and operator moved sliced gyro to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon box of oil unopened stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink has leaking sink on end that drips into bucket
29-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wally's Gyros N Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wally's Gyros N Subs on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wally's Gyros N Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wally's Gyros N Subs.
How does Wally's Gyros N Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wally's Gyros N Subs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wally's Gyros N Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wally's Gyros N Subs have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wally's Gyros N Subs 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 Wally's Gyros N Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wally's Gyros N Subs is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants