New York Famous Halal Gyro

8 N 9Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at New York Famous Halal Gyro, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “personal cleanliness” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; New York Famous Halal Gyro is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing beard restraint. New Violation.

46.152

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris observed on the counter and the interior cabinet surfaces. New Violation.

46.714

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of dust. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Nov 20, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink at the prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

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

Inspector notes: The person in charge did not have a Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. An unfilled application was observed on site.

46.103

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.

46.152

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of dust.

46.981(d)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible.

46.632

May 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water was initially measured at 80 degrees F. The hot water was heated to 110 degrees F, while on site.

46.981(h)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Slow sink draining observed, while on site. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of dust. New Violation.

46.981(d)

May 16, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the hand wash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands. The owner provided a temporary sign, while on site.

46.941(a)-(e)

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.

46.632

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

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

Inspector notes: Handles (2) are missing from lower metal cabinet. New Violation.

46.671

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Famous Halal Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Famous Halal Gyro on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New York Famous Halal Gyro.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at New York Famous Halal Gyro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New York Famous Halal 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 New York Famous Halal Gyro inspected?

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

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