Prime Gyro 12a
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Prime Gyro 12a three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Prime Gyro 12a's latest score is in line with the Philadelphia average of 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 rust on racks in the rear ware washing and storage areas. - Observed food residue and debris on interior surfaces of the reach-in refrigerators throughout the facility. New Violation.
46.714
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on equipment and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Observed stains and debris on the floor perimeters and surfaces of the employee restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Brooms and dustpans observed idle on the floor in the prep area rather than properly hung when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed an unshielded lightbulb in the rear prep area. New Violation.
46.922(a)
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Apr 4, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed non-food grade bags being used to store food in the chest freezer. New Violation.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Bleach and grill cleaner observed being stored on the same shelves as food items and food equipment. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. New Violation.
46.1021
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No waste receptacle was provided at the employee handwash sink in the prep area. When using disposable towels, a handwashing sink shall be provided with a waste receptacle. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue observed on the interior lid of the ice machine, as well as pink slime observed on the interior the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *PIC only holds a ServSafe certificate; City issued food safety certificate application emailed by Sanitarian*
46.103
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: -Observed employee stuffing plastic into warewash sink as a stopper -Warewash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. *PIC cleaned out sinks and made fresh sanitizer on site* New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: general cleaning (non-food contact): -observed mouse droppings on lower support areas of the chest freezers -observed dusty ceiling vent in the restroom
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: General cleaning needed in restroom: observed a dead roach on the floor- a missing toilet lid, general residue/ grime on the handwash sink nozzles and dust/ grime along floor perimeters. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: General cleaning (premises): -mouse droppings observed along the floor perimeters in the prep area behind chest freezers and refrigeration equipment. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient (flours, spices) storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed: mouse droppings observed along floor perimeters behind the chest freezers and reach in refrigeration units- in the far-right side of building. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Onions, spices, and cooking oils were observed directly on the floor- food items shall be at least 6 inches off the floor. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on the prep counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: -observed defective sink stopper in sanitization compartment (observed employee using plastic to plug sink) -observed defective ice machine in the rear warewashing area -observed multiple non-NSF/ ANSI approved chest freezers -observed non-NSF/ ANSI approved reach in refrigeration unit -missing kickplate observed on several reach- in refrigeration units New Violation.
46.671
33
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink next to the prep sink without a splash guard. **A splash guard was placed between the two sinks at the time of the inspection.
46.281
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed no lighting in the 2-door reach-in refrigeration units, where it is needed. - Observed unused freezer units in the facility.
46.671
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed large gap underneath the restroom door. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed broom and dustpan idle against unused ice machine instead of being elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed blown out lights in the facility. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prime Gyro 12a last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prime Gyro 12a on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prime Gyro 12a?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Prime Gyro 12a.
Has Prime Gyro 12a's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Prime Gyro 12a have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Prime Gyro 12a means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Prime Gyro 12a inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prime Gyro 12a is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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