The Gyro Project

569 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at The Gyro Project stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry”, showing up two times.

The Gyro Project's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Dec 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Dec 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
7 critical violations.
View 7 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Gyro Project last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Gyro Project on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Gyro Project?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Gyro Project.

How does The Gyro Project compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Gyro Project most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Gyro Project's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Gyro Project have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Gyro Project 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 The Gyro Project inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Gyro Project is inspected roughly once per year on average.