New York Famous Gyro

1820 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at New York Famous Gyro is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

“Time as a public health control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the tow cart to control ready to eat potentially hazardous food (white sauce) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Corrective action: white sauce was added to the time chart being used in the unit.
46.385(c)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Handle of rice scoop observed touching rice in the rice compartment of the steam table. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non food grade utensil (tape knife) observed being used in the unit. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Debris observed on a shelf under the grill in the tow cart. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: One valve under the tow cart was open. Corrective action: the valve was closed.
46.862
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Residue observed on the floor of the tow unit. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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May 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cleaning chemical observed stored next to sauces in cabinet under the grill. Corrective action: the chemical was moved.
46.1021
Time as a public health control; procedures & record (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used to control ready to eat potentially hazardous food (white sauce) without written documentation. Corrective action: white sauce was added to the time chart that was in use.
46.385(c)
Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Worker observed changing gloves without washing hands. Corrective actions: Sanitarian reviewed procedure with worker and worker washed their hands and donned new gloves.
46.132
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining the floor of the unit. New Violation.
46.921
Approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Falafel observed thawing on a shelf in the unit. Corrective action: the falafel was placed on ice.
46.383
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Worker observed not wearing hair or beard restraint. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Non food grade utensil (tape knife) observed being used in the unit. New Violation.
46.521
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Famous Gyro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Famous Gyro on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New York Famous Gyro?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New York Famous Gyro.

Has New York Famous Gyro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New York Famous Gyro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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