Halal Taste Gyro
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Halal Taste Gyro, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Halal Taste Gyro is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non food grade containers (bags and containers) observed in use for food storage.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and grease accumulation observed on the table beneath the flat top grill. -Grease observed on the interior lower cabinet beneath the deep fryer. -Dead bug observed inside the light shield above the prep area.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Exterior waste receptacle is not present for patrons.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Exterior tire frame observed damaged. New Violation.
46.902
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light missing on the service window.
46.943
78
Mar 16, 2026
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee pack of cigarettes observed stored on a shelf above food in the unit at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: The cigarettes were removed.
46.151(a)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed the fresh hot water bin above the prepared ready-to-eat produce with condensation on the exterior bottom of the bin dripping directly onto the produce. ** Advised to discard the contaminated foods and to prevent condensation or drip from contaminating food in the future. New Violation.
46.201
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employee unable to properly wash their hands as hot water of at least 100 degrees F not present at the handwashing sink on the unit. Highest temperature measured at 73.2 degrees F. ** Advised to provide hot water of at least 100 degrees F.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hot water of at least 100 degrees F not present at the handwashing sink on the unit. Highest temperature measured at 73.2 degrees F. ** Advised to provide hot water of at least 100 degrees F.
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods were held at 64.8 - 72.3 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Lettuce: 68.2 degrees F, Tomatoes: 64.8 degrees F, Cucumbers: 66.0 degrees F, white sauce: 69.0 & 72.3 degrees F. (No ice observed in the ice bin for the produce and the white sauces were stored in squeeze bottles on a shelf without any method of cold holding) ** Advised to discard the foods.
46.385(a)(2)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: One falafel utensil observed on the unit instead of enough to open and operate for longer than 4 hours. ** Advised to obtain more utensils.
46.711(a)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices (metal stem probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not present on the unit. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Rice cooker observed stored on the floor of the unit instead of at least 6 inches above the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing hair restraint, such as a beard restraint.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.304
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service articles (food containers) observed stored un-inverted instead of inverted or covered to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non food grade containers (bags and containers) observed in use for food storage.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and grease accumulation observed on the table beneath the flat top grill. -Grease observed on the interior lower cabinet beneath the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Exterior waste receptacle is not present for patrons.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Grime and debris observed on the floor in the corner beneath the shelf on the unit.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Light not on inside the unit. -Light missing on the service window. New Violation.
46.943
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Nov 24, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Secondary rice cooker observed elevated by bare wood shelving. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and grease observed on the table beneath the flat top grill. -Grease observed on the interior lower cabinet beneath the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Exterior waste receptacle is not present for patrons.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Grime and debris observed on the floor in the corner beneath the shelf on the unit.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed gaps in the filters at the mechanical ventilation hood.
46.614
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing hair restraint, such as a beard restraint.
46.152
70
Oct 8, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods stored on the unit at 44.4 - 53.4 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F and below. Lettuce: 44.2 degrees F, Tomatoes: 46.2 degrees F, White Sauce: 53.4 degrees F, Bulk Lettuce: 47.1 degrees F, Raw Fish 43.3 - 46.2 degrees F, and Raw Chicken: 48.4 - 50.2 degrees F. ** Advised store all potentially hazardous foods at the proper cold holding temperatures.
46.385(a)(2)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Rice cooker observed stored on the floor inside the unit instead of at least 6 inches above the food. ** The rice cooker was relocated. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing hair restraints, such as a net, hat, or beard restraint.
46.152
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service forks observed stored in a container with the prong side up instead of the handle side up.
46.775
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non food grade containers (bags and containers) observed in use for food storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and grease observed on the table beneath the flat top grill. -Grease observed on the interior lower cabinet beneath the deep fryer.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Exterior waste receptacle is not present for patrons.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Grime and debris observed on the floor in the corner beneath the shelf on the unit. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed gaps in the filters at the mechanical ventilation hood.
46.614
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employee is unable to wash their hands before donning gloves or in between tasks as running hot and cold water is not present on the unit. ** Advised to provide hot and cold water. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink on the unit observed obstructed by a bottle of soap and a spray bottle at the time of the inspection. ** Advised to discontinue storing stuff in the basin of the sink so that it is accessible at all times. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Mobile unit is unable to provide a valid Support Facility Form as proof of an agreement with a commissary. ** Support Facility Form was distributed. New Violation.
46.211
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods stored on the unit at 49.8 - 73.8 degrees F instead of 41 degrees F and below. Lettuce: 57.2 degrees F, Cucumber: 59.7 degrees F, Tomatoes: 49.5 degrees F, and White Sauce: 73.8 degrees. ** Advised to discard the foods stored out of temperature. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Employee medicine observed stored on the shelf above the cold storage area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. ** Advised to relocate employee personal items to a space that cannot contaminate food, equipment, or utensils. New Violation.
46.1027
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Person in charge of the mobile unit is not ensuring that adequate handwashing supplies (hot and cold water) are present for proper handwashing procedure. New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Mobile unit operates for longer than 4 hours without adequate utensils to switch soiled utensils out at least every 4 hours. Observed one rice scoop, one grill scrape / scoop, one tong for several cold holding food items, and one tong for several hot holding food items. ** Advised to provide adequate sets of utensils for each food item. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed a fan propped up in the rear window pointing at the prep area in the unit. New Violation.
46.323
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing hair restraints, such as a net, hat, or beard restraint. New Violation.
46.152
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service forks observed stored in a container with the prong side up instead of the handle side up. New Violation.
46.775
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and grease observed on the table beneath the flat top grill. -Grease observed on the interior lower cabinet beneath the deep fryer. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Running hot and cold water is not present at the handwashing sink on the unit. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Exterior waste receptacle is not present for patrons. New Violation.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Exterior of the soda storage bin observed producing condensation and dripping onto the ground beneath the unit. New Violation.
46.902
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed gaps in the filters at the mechanical ventilation hood. New Violation.
46.614
25
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed one damaged side window, one missing service window, and one missing rear window. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Broken handle observed on rice cooker. -Observed non-food grade containers in use for food storage. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Debris and grease observed on the floor and under the grill in the mobile unit. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Oct 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Broken handle, observed on rice cooker New Violation.
46.671
95
Aug 28, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Hot water observed at 94.4 New Violation.
46.133
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand soap was not immediately accessible at time of inspection -removed from soiled bag and placed next to sink
46.941(a)-(e)
Proper hot holding temperature
Inspector notes: Lamb was held at 119 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. New Violation.
46.385(a)(1)
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: No protective barrier to keep large flies and bees from entering New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. -observed at 94.4 New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cardboard lining on floor surface New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halal Taste Gyro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halal Taste Gyro on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halal Taste Gyro?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Halal Taste Gyro.
Has Halal Taste Gyro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Halal Taste Gyro have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Halal Taste Gyro 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 Taste Gyro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halal Taste Gyro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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