Star Gyro
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
70
Score
Public records show five inspections at Star Gyro stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperature”, showing up three times.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous food (Sauce with chopped garlic and yogurt) was held at ~68.5 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Sanitarian advised PIC to discontinue use of food item held out of proper cold-holding temperature and advised PIC that this food item must be held at 41 degrees F or below during the inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge failed to contact the Department before resuming operations after the voluntary closure issued on 4/1/2026. New Violation.
46.102
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed the handwashing sink slow to drain at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed grease and stains on the floor perimeters of the food cart.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
70
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes and lettuce were held at ~48.9-50 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Corrective action; PIC added more ice underneath the cold holding table to derive the proper cold-holding temperature by the end of the inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed milk crates stored on the floor surfaces, which does not allow the floor to be easily cleanable. New Violation.
46.921
82
Nov 21, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Knives, forks and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees. New Violation.
46.775
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed crate being used to elevate second rice cooker on the floor.
46.522
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A bucket of utensils observed in the handwash sink; a handwash sink should only be used for handwashing and shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. *PIC removed utensils at the time of inspection*
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. *PIC arrived by the end of the inspection*
46.101
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil being used to line shelving and kitchen equipment. Surfaces of equipment that are nonfood-contact surfaces, but are exposed to splash, spillage or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning, shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. New Violation.
46.522
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on exhaust system and kitchen equipment. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed window was open at the time of inspection. Outer opening in the food facility may not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Multiple food items (bucket of chicken, dressings, tomatoes, and lettuce) are 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. New Violation.
46.152
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils being stored in a container of room temperature, murky water: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils may be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135 degrees F. New Violation.
46.302
58
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The water temperature at the handwashing sink was measured at 85 degrees F, below the required 100 degrees F. **PIC made adjustment to the hot water tank, and the hot water temperature was measured at 101 degrees F after this corrective action taken.
46.131
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food (Lettuce, tomato, cucumber) was held at 48 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in the cooler box near the hot holding unit. No ice observed inside the cooler box. **PIC added bags of ice to the cooler, temperature measured at 40-41 after the corrective action taken.
46.385(a)(2)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Person In Charge (PIC) was not present at beginning of the inspection, but arrived later during the inspection.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed window was open at the time of inspection. Outer opening in the food facility may not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed plastic crates being used to store food under the hot holding unit. New Violation.
46.671
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Gyro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Gyro on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Gyro?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Star Gyro.
Has Star Gyro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Star Gyro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Star Gyro 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 Star Gyro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Gyro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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