Great Papa's Gyro

4935 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Great Papa's Gyro, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Glendale average 97, so Great Papa's Gyro trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed package of raw lamb stored about bags of pita bread. All raw animal proteins shall be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge (PIC) properly stored bag of raw lamb according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Dec 12, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of raid insecticide spray on food prep table across from 3-compartment sink. All pest control for the establishment shall be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control shall not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection

7-202.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed water pitcher stored in handwash sink next to cookline and no hand drying provision in establishment bathroom. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) relocated pitcher blocking handwash sink and provided hand drying provision for bathroom handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no food probe thermometer that could measure cooling and cooking temperatures. PIC provided probe thermometers that could only measure cooking temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Establishment shall provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection on 12/12/25

4-302.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed package of raw beef stored in right side of 3-compartment sink. Per PIC, frozen raw beef was being thawed. All foods being thawed from frozen shall be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC placed package of frozen raw beef under running cool water in food prep sink. Discussed appropriate sink usage

3-501.13

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of frozen chicken wings stored on top of prep table. Per person in charge (PIC), frozen chicken wings were being thawed. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC placed container of frozen chicken under running cool water in food prep sink

3-501.13

May 8, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Papa's Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great Papa's Gyro on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great Papa's Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Great Papa's Gyro.

How does Great Papa's Gyro compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Great Papa's Gyro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Great Papa's Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Great Papa's Gyro have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Great Papa's Gyro 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 Great Papa's Gyro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Great Papa's Gyro is inspected around five times per year on average.

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