Philly Halal Gyro

230 S Broad St Corner Of Broad St. & Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19122

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Philly Halal Gyro has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jun 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: One of two rice cooker handles were not in good repair. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Some food residue observed by light switch. New Violation.

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

Sep 3, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Rice makers are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

46.321

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

Inspector notes: One of two rice cooker handles were not in good repair. New Violation.

46.671

Aug 19, 2024

Reinspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Salad ingredients observed were not covered and protected from contamination. Person in Charge took corrective action and covered items.

46.281

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Cut lettuce and cut tomatoes was held at 75 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. See discard list. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: Whole tomatoes and onions were observed. Cut produce must be conducted at the commissary facility. New Violation.

46.211

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard was observed being used as a lining on the floor of the cart.

46.522

Thermometer provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of equipment are not available or readily accessible in cold hold equipment.

46.59

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Rice makers are not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

46.321

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food preparation area to remind food employees to wash their hands. Person in Charge took corrective action and provided signage.

46.981(h)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Salad ingredients observed were not covered and protected from contamination. Person in Charge took corrective action and covered items. New Violation.

46.281

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. A time temperature log was provided for lettuce and tomatoes.

46.385(c)

Thermometer provided & accurate

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

46.59

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Rice makers are 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: Cardboard was observed being used as a lining on the floor of the cart. New Violation.

46.522

Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.

Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.

10-602(5)(a)(.1)

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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

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

Inspector notes: Cardboard was observed being used as a lining on the floor of the cart. New Violation.

46.522

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A leak was observed coming from the wastewater outlet when the handsink was run. The valve closure was tightened during the inspection. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Philly Halal Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Philly Halal Gyro on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Philly Halal Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Philly Halal Gyro.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Philly Halal Gyro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Philly 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 Philly Halal Gyro inspected?

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

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