Crown Chicken & Gyro

2824 N 5Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Crown Chicken & Gyro, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Crown Chicken & Gyro's latest score of 90 sits above the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Non NSF/ANSI microwave and chest freezer New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -A indirect waste drain was not observed at the food prep sink. -Handwash sink observed leaking from the drain pipe in the restroom area. New Violation.

46.822

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Corrective action: PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized slicer during the time of inspection.

46.712

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

Inspector notes: Domestic non-NSF ANSI chest freezer observed in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.671

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A airgap was not observed at the food prep sink, coffee machine and steam table. New Violation.

46.822

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee clothing items and bags observed being stored under food prep table in the food prep area. Corrective action: PIC removed clothing articles and bags during the time of inspection.

46.945

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot holding unit observed being stored outside on a table under a tent. Corrective action: PIC removed hot holding unit from outside during the time of inspection.

46.341

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The food facility did not have a handwash sink conveniently located in the front food service area. The person in charge was instructed to take corrective action New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (chicken, pork, beef), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler, was not date marked. Person in charge was instructed to take corrective action New Violation.

46.385(b)

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (flies) observed throughout the facility. Person in charge was advised to contact an exterminator New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.304

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Ice build up observed in chest freezer in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.714

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crown Chicken & Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crown Chicken & Gyro on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crown Chicken & Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crown Chicken & Gyro.

Has Crown Chicken & Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crown Chicken & Gyro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crown Chicken & 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 Crown Chicken & Gyro inspected?

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

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