New York Famous Gyro

14 S 15Th St 15Th Between Market St. And Ranstead St.W Side, Philadelphia, PA

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

High Risk

New York Famous Gyro has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to 10 violations.

New York Famous Gyro's latest score of 43 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

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Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink in the tow unit was not operational at the start of the inspection. Corrective action: water was added to the tanks, and the heating element was lit.

46.131

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink on the tow unit was blocked by bottles of sauces and a bucket. Corrective action: the items in the hand wash sink were removed,

46.825(a)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice observed in rice warmer observed on the exterior of the unit. One being stored on top of the generator compartment and one being stored on the ground. Corrective action: the rice warmers were moved.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No food safety certified person was present at the start of the inspection. Corrective action: Person In Charge arrived during the inspection.

46.101

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink in the tow unit was not operational at the start of the inspection. Corrective action: water was added to the tanks and the heating element was lit.

46.825(b)-(e)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Waste valve of the tow unit was open. Corrective action: the valve was closed.

46.863

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cardboard observed lining the floor of the tow unit. New Violation.

46.921

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.

46.152

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Inspector notes: Knife in the tow unit observed stored between the counter and the wall. New Violation.

46.774

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Residue observed on the shelf under the grill in the tow unit. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed in the hand wash sink in the tow cart. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

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 Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

No. Recent inspections at New York Famous Gyro have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at New York Famous Gyro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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