Gyro Bros.

85 5Th St, Atlanta, GA 30308
Greek / Mediterranean
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Gyro Bros. has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up seven times.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Gyro Bros. on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
8
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
8 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: observed dirty knives stored on magnet of the main kitchen along side clean knives. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board in the front food service area discolored and scored.leaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several food containers in RIC stored without proper date marking label. refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: During routine inspection observed spray bottle with chemical substance stored in the main kitchen near handwashing sink without chemical common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: observed No PIC in the establishment, employees failed to demonstrate knowledge of GA Food Code by complying with the code and having no foodborne illness risk factor violations.
511-6-1.03(2)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed No pic available. employees inability to provide employee health agreement form. CA: Advised pic to have employees sign agreement form and store documents in the facility. Observed failure to demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are aware of their responsibility to report signs and symptoms of illnesses. Unable to confirm whether or not PIC had employees sign as no PIC present. CA: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and PIC was provided with forms at last two inspections;...
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed a bookbag and slippers stored in the handwashing sink in the main kitchen. CA:
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: During the routine inspection I observed the knifes stored in the gap between the wall and three compartment sink. CA: employees were advised to removed the knifes for cleaning and sanitizing Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile near hood at front food service missing. CA:
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce in the RIC of the Front Food Service stored in containers that were left uncovered. COS: employees covered the food after request was made.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Oct 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: During the routine inspection I observed the knifes stored in the gap between the wall and three compartment sink. COS: PIC removed the knifes for cleaning and sanitizing Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: During inspection EHS observed the ice dispenser has black mold like build up on it. CA: PIC was advised to have the dispenser clean and sanitized. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food stored without proper date marking label. refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
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Sep 22, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: During routine inspections EHS observed food items such as lettuce, sliced gyro meat stored in reach in cooler with temps that exceed 41F. In a another RIC in the back room of the establishment EHS found chicken tenders in butter milk at a temp that exceeds 41 degrees F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). COS: all meat discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food stored without proper date marking label. refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: During the routine inspection I observed the knifes stored in the gap between the wall and prep top. COS: PIC removed the knifes for cleaning and sanitizing Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: During the routine inspection EHS observed that the cutting board in the front prep station was scored and discolored. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch CA: advised PIC to discard the cutting boards and replace with new
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: During the Routine inspection EHS observed a roach on the floor in the back room near the RIC coolers. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised manager to contact pest control. CA: Advised PIC to contact their pest control company to service the area regularly to eliminate the presence of pest.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During routine inspections observed food items such as cooked diced chicken, lettuce and sliced gyro meat stored in reach in cooler with the ambient air temperature of 58°F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). COS: all meat discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the cook rest a pan of raw flowered chicken strips on top of French fries as he was placing them into the fryer. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation. COS: employee removed the raw chicken from the fries and discarded the French Fries.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: observed No PIC in the establishment, employees failed to demonstrate knowledge of GA Food Code by complying with the code and having no foodborne illness risk factor violations.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: During routine inspect I observed the can opener blade with black grime build up on it COS: Employee removed the can opener for it to be cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed prior inspection report posted (2023) and not the last score (2024). The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. CA: EHS advised employee to post this inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a mouse trap in the front food service area below the register and I observed the presence of flies and gnats in the front food service area. Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised manager to contact pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
55
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: During routine inspections observed food items such as cooked diced chicken, lettuce and sliced gyro meat stored in reach in cooler with the ambient air temperature of 58°F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C). COS: all meat discarded.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches near dish area and hot water heater. Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised manager to contact pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: During routine inspection observed cutting boards extremely scored and discolored. Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. Advised manager to repair or replace cutting boards.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gyro Bros. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gyro Bros. on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gyro Bros.?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Gyro Bros..

How does Gyro Bros. compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Gyro Bros. most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Gyro Bros.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gyro Bros. have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Gyro Bros. means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Gyro Bros. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gyro Bros. is inspected around two times per year on average.