Halal Gyro King

5680 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Halal Gyro King is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Jun 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperature” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Improper cold holding: **Bottles of yogurt sauce were stored at room temperature instead of being kept at 41 degrees F or below. **Salad fixings (tomatoes, lettuce, etc.) were held at 52 degrees F instead of being kept at 41 degrees F or below. Mr. Din closed cart and left to buy a few bags of ice. Food items were repacked on ice and temperatures fell into compliance.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Insufficient amount of ice was brought out today to keep food items cold. New Violation.

46.611

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in the area around the deep fryer. New Violation.

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

May 14, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Lettuce and tomatoes were held at 72.1 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Mr. Din admitted to forgetting ice today for the cold hold unit. Lettuce and tomatoes were discarded. Sanitarian instructed Mr. Din to always pack the cold service box with ice.

46.385(a)(2)

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

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning is needed in the area around the deep fryer. New Violation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Halal Gyro King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Halal Gyro King on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Halal Gyro King?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Halal Gyro King.

Has Halal Gyro King's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Halal Gyro King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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