Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3

1332 N 09Th St Unit #3, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited three times.

Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed the drying rack above the 3-bay warewash sink non-NSF/ANSI approved. New Violation.
46.522
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed porous, water-damaged ceiling tiles throughout the facility. - Observed ajar/missing ceiling tiles in the facility.
46.921
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed around the front door garage frames. This outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil handle in the seasonings were observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
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Dec 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp was uncovered in the "Whirlpool" chest freezer. **Person In Charge (PIC) provided cover to shrimp during the inspection.
46.281
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in the "Coca-cola" reach-in refrigerator. New Violation.
46.59
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Gaps observed around the front door garage frames; open ceiling observed in the facility. Outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.
46.922(e)(f)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non NSF/ANSI certified equipment in the facility: "Whirlpool" chest freezer. -Observed rusty shelving surfaces on the storage units.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed dusty fan guards inside the "Coca-Cola" reach-in refrigerator. -Observed built-up ice on the interior surfaces of the "Whirlpool" chest freezer. -Observed excessive grease built-up in the floor drain.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Dusty ceiling vent cover observed in the restroom. -Observed soiled, unfinished concrete floor in the restroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed soiled, unfinished concrete floor throughout the facility. -Observed debris and dust along the floor/wall junctures. -Observed some water-damaged ceiling panels as debris on the floor.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -No light in the "Coldline" reach-in refrigeration unit. -No light in the "Sir Lawrence" reach-in refrigeration unit. -No light in the "Coca-cola" reach-in refrigerator unit.
46.943
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Nov 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink. **PIC provided paper towels during the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity: Mouse feces observed on the floor along the wall perimeters, under and behind storage shelves, refrigeration units, around the 3-bay sink area, and at multiple floor/wall corners throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
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: -Observed moldy and stained interior surfaces of the "Coca-Cola" reach-in refrigerator. -Observed dusty fan guards inside the "Coca-Cola" reach-in refrigerator. -Observed built-up ice on the interior surfaces of the "Whirlpool" chest freezer. -Observed excessive grease built-up in the floor drain. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Observed a leaking sewage pipe under the 3-bay ware washing sink. -Observed water clogging in the drainage bowl under the air gap of the prep sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Dusty ceiling vent cover observed in the restroom. -Observed soiled, unfinished concrete floor in the restroom with accumulated dirt and stains. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed stained wall surfaces throughout the facility. -Observed soiled, unfinished concrete floor throughout the facility. -Dirt, dust and mouse feces observed on the floor along the wall perimeters, under and behind storage shelves, refrigeration units, around the 3-bay sink area, and at multiple floor/wall corners throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Observed a blown-out light in the "Coldline" reach-in refrigeration unit. -Observed a blown-out light in the "Sir Lawrence" reach-in refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3.

Has Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 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 Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gyro King Halal Food Commissary #3 is inspected around two times per year on average.