District Gyro

2329 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

District Gyro has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

District Gyro scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bucket was observed in the hand wash sink. Note: The person in charge removed the bucket.

46.825(a)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

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

46.772

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris was observed on the sinks and exterior of the rice cookers.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans were not elevated.

46.981(e)(m)

Jul 14, 2025

Reinspection

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not observed at the hand wash sink during the inspection. Note: The person in charge went out and bought a new soap bottle.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: The potentially hazardous food such as lettuce and tomatoes in the cold preparation unit were observed at 55 degrees F. Other potentially hazardous food including sauces in the under counter unit were observed at 48 degrees f and raw chicken in the reach in refrigerator was observed at 48 degrees F. Note: The person in charge was instructed to discard the food.

46.385(a)(2)

Proper date marking & disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Lettuce and sauces were not date marked when they were prepared. Note: Date marking methods were reviewed with the person in charge.

46.385(b)

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

Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding temperature control and hand washing requirements. Note: The person in charge was instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous food at 41 degrees F or less. The person in charge was instructed that soap must be available for employees to wash hands with at all times. New Violation.

46.102

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris was observed on the sinks and exterior of the rice cookers.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans were not elevated. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity is not provided to keep the facility free of excessive heat. New Violation.

46.944

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: The cold holding unit was observed at 60 degrees F. The reach in refrigerator and under counter unit were observed at 48 degrees F.

46.611

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The solutions in the ware washing sink were unclean. New Violation.

46.674(a)-(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was District Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at District Gyro on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at District Gyro?

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

Has District Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at District Gyro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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