New York Famous Gyro

2302 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, New York Famous Gyro has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. New York Famous Gyro was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Philadelphia restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Clean equipment was exposed to splash from hand washing. Note: The person in charge removed the soap from above the clean equipment storage.

46.301

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Grime buildup was observed at the edge of the floor by the ice box.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooking and cleaning equipment were stored in an area where they are susceptible to splash. Note: The person in charge moved the soap from the area above the cooking equipment.

46.774

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease and food residue was observed under the grill above the ice box. New Violation.

46.714

Dec 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed inside the food prep due to dust, dirt, and food debris. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters had an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.

46.544(e)

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cucumbers in the rear ice box of the truck were observed at 45 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F. Note: The person in charge placed more ice around the cucumbers.

46.611

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sauces in the back of the ice box unit were observed at 51 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the sauces and supply ice to the rear of the unit.

46.385(a)(2)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding hand washing procedures. Note: The person in charge was instructed to never start operations until water temperature reaches 100 degrees F.

46.102

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Temperatures at the rear of the ice box were observed at 51 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to place more ice at the rear.

46.611

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Grease accumulation on exterior/interior surfaces of cooking equipment. New Violation.

46.714

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Famous Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Famous Gyro on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New York Famous Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New York Famous Gyro.

Has New York Famous Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at New York Famous Gyro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New York Famous Gyro 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 New York Famous Gyro inspected?

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

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