Halal Gyro Express

176 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Halal Gyro Express stretching back to 2023. On Jun 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Halal Gyro Express is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inside of fryer units observed with some debris.
46.711(b)(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-NSF cooking tool observed. Scraper not approved. New Violation.
46.671
90
May 31, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash.
46.131
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed inside the fryer unit.
46.711(b)(c)
82
Apr 24, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.59
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use containers observed not inverted when stored. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non-food grade utensils observed being using for cooking. (discard) New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed inside the fryer unit. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
82
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed on floor surfaces in the trailer unit. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulation observed on sides and shelving of cooking equipment. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Gyro Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Gyro Express on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Gyro Express?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Halal Gyro Express.

Has Halal Gyro Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halal Gyro Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halal Gyro Express 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 Halal Gyro Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Halal Gyro Express is inspected around two times per year on average.