Ahmad, Rafiq/ New York Gyro Lunch/ V03187
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
64
Score
Ahmad, Rafiq/ New York Gyro Lunch, located at 3601 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 23, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical violation, one major violation, and four minor violations, including issues with hot holding temperatures and thermometer accuracy. Across four scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person in charge did not know the names of the five foodborne illnesses required by the Department. *The inspector reviewed the five foodborne illness-causing organisms with the person in charge. *By the end of the inspection, the person in charge was able to name the five foodborne illness-causing organisms.
46.102
Proper hot holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mixed vegetables were held at 100°F rather than 135°F or above as required. *The person in charge reheated the mixed vegetables on the grill, and by the end of the inspection the food was measured 140°F.
46.385(a)(1)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food was not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A rice cooker containing rice was not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining was observed behind the rice cooker that was stored on the floor. New Violation.
46.522
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood was observed not working properly during the inspection. New Violation.
46.614
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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