Philly Gyro

1926 Fairmount Ave 20Th & Fairmount (Se Corner Sidewalk), Philadelphia, PA 19130

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Philly Gyro appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Philadelphia sits at 72, putting Philly Gyro on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on the floor of mobile unit to remove debris observed during the inspection. New Violation.

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

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fish PHF food was held at 47.8 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. - placed under ice to rapid cool

46.385(a)(2)

Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. - PHF observed out of temp in cold holding, time provided and item properly cooled

46.385(c)

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Did not wash hands or change gloves between tasks - glove discarded handwashing initiated

46.132

Thermometer provided & accurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Thermometer not present interior of cold holding chest

46.632

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is 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: Damaged handle rice cooker New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning required prep/serving/POS area New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining floor surface New Violation.

46.921

Sep 8, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Establishment using domestic containers and shopping bags for food storage New Violation.

46.521

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floors of food cart to remove food debris observed

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

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water was not immediately available at the handsink -adjusted

46.133

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Handsink blocked by utensils/miscellaneous equipment -removed

46.825(a)

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

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. New Violation.

46.101

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Foam containers for food storage not stored inverted causing contamination New Violation.

46.774

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

Inspector notes: Establishment using cardboard lining on floor surfaces New Violation.

46.522

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Handsink observed slow draining New Violation.

46.821

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning needed on floors of food cart to remove food debris observed New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Gyro last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Philly Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Philly Gyro.

Has Philly Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Philly Gyro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philly 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 Philly Gyro inspected?

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

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