New York Gyro Lunch

3601 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, New York Gyro Lunch has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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)

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

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

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

Jan 7, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cardboard observed being used as floor liner.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Residues and dust observed on the floor perimeter of the cart. *The physical facilities of a food facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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

Dec 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: Observed the personnel food safety certificate has expired. * A copy of food safety certificate was emailed at time of this inspection for a renewal. New Violation.

46.103

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Rice cooker observed on the floor and not stored at least 6 inches above the floor New Violation.

46.321

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. * Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are effectively designed and worn to keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, and utensils. New Violation.

46.152

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cardboard observed being used as floor liner. New Violation.

46.522

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: An accumulation of grease observed on the cooking equipment. * Grease and soil accumulations. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Food debris observed on the floor perimeter of the cart. New Violation.

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

Apr 25, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris and cardboard observed on the floor of the mobile unit. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Gyro Lunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Gyro Lunch on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New York Gyro Lunch.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

Based on the inspection history on file, New York Gyro Lunch is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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