Philly Famous Gyro
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2023
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Score
Philly Famous Gyro has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Philly Famous Gyro's record stops at Nov 24, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperature”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Philly Famous Gyro trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2023
Reinspection
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Thawed fish stored on top of unlidded food container with falafel mix in the ice bin. -Food items(i.e. sliced vegetables) stored in food containers left uncovered/unlidded on mobile unit. New Violation.
46.281
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed food (i.e. sliced lettuce, sliced tomatoes, uncooked chicken) was held at 46.6 - 53.2 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required.
46.385(a)(2)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: No time logs observed. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
46.385(c)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure; due to lack of hot water at handwash sink; temperature measured at 66.5 - 67.4 degrees F. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 food container lids stored in the handwash sink. **Corrective action was taken, food employee relocated the lids at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
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.
46.102
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Low water pressure observed. -No hot water available at handwash sink, initial temperature measured at 66.5 - 67.4 degrees F
46.805
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed 1 non-NSF approved rice cookers on the food prep tow unit. New Violation.
46.671
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed single-use food containers stored on shelf not inverted. New Violation.
46.774
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: **Observed whole produce( i.e. tomatoes, heads of lettuce) stored inside cold-hold unit. Produce must be washed and sliced at approved support facility/commissary.
46.285
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed food ingredient storage bottles are not labeled with the common name of the sauce/dressing used. New Violation.
46.422
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Oct 23, 2023
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food Employee did not follow proper handwashing procedure; due to lack of hot water at handwash sink; temperature measured at 69 degrees F. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -No hot water available at handwash sink, initial temperature measured at 69 degrees F, second temperature measured at 80.6 degrees F. **Corrective action was taken, mobile unit was able to achieve minimum hot water temperature of 100 degrees F 1hr later.** New Violation.
46.981(h)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed food (i.e. sliced lettuce, sliced tomatoes) was held at 47.8 - 59 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. **Observed whole tomatoes stored in cold-hold unit, vegetables must be washed and sliced at approved support facility/commissary; and maintained at cold-hold temperature of 41 degrees or below. Not approved to slice vegetables on mobile unit.
46.385(a)(2)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food.
46.385(c)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Observed food safety person with ServSafe Training Cert. **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.** Health Sanitarian emailed Phila. Food Safety Application. New Violation.
46.103
Water & ice from approved source
Inspector notes: Observed person in charge using single-use food gallons to collect and fill clean water tank; method is not approved. **Approved method of retrieve clean water -must take mobile unit to approved support facility/commissary to fill up clean water tank with approved food grade hose.** New Violation.
46.806(b)
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed single-use food gallons use to transport clean water to fill clean water tanks to wash hands. New Violation.
46.775
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: **Observed whole tomatoes stored in cold-hold unit, vegetables must be washed and sliced at approved support facility/commissary. Not approved to slice vegetables on mobile unit.** New Violation.
46.285
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring device(i.e. probing thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available.
46.632
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed 1 non-NSF approved rice cookers on the food prep tow unit.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Low water pressure observed. -No hot water available at handwash sink, initial temperature measured at 69 degrees F, second temperature measured at 80.6 degrees F. **Corrective action was taken, mobile unit was able to achieve minimum hot water temperature of 100 degrees F 1hr later.
46.805
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Sep 14, 2023
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed food items (i.e. lettuce)was held at 59.9.4 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in a food prep container and under-counter reach-in unit inside the tow unit. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discard the lettuce and created a time log to log cold food temperatures.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat food (i.e. sliced lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers) stored in food containers left uncovered. New Violation.
46.281
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Soap was not available at the handwash sink on the mobile unit. -No hot water available at handwash sink. Water temperature measured between 95.8 - 96 degrees F. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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. **Food safety certified person arrived at the end of inspection.
46.103
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed floor fan elevated and blowing an toward direction of food, which was left uncovered inside the mobile unit. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 non-NSF approved rice cookers on the food prep tow unit.
46.671
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: -No hot water available at handwash sink. Water temperature measured between 95.8 - 96 degrees F. New Violation.
46.805
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed food employee's cellular phone stored on equipment(i.e. rice cooker) New Violation.
46.963
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Aug 7, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods(i.e. sliced lettuces and tomatoes) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: Observed food items (i.e. sliced onions, lettuce, tomatoes)was held between 70.2 - 78.6 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in a food prep containers inside the tow unit. New Violation.
46.385(a)(2)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -A fly touched the uncovered sliced onions, shredded lettuce, shredded zucchini and sliced tomatoes stored in food containers on the tow unit during inspection. -Rice cooker containing cooked rice with a clear trash bag covering it stored outside sitting on the hitch part of the tow unit and was not protected from contamination. *All food is to be stored in the food prep tow unit*.
46.281
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. New Violation.
46.132
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
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.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 non-NSF approved rice cookers on the food prep tow unit. New Violation.
46.671
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Water condensation observed leaking underneath the food tow unit of external space where the beverages are stored.
46.861
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Two flies inside the food prep tow unit, a fly touching the inner and outer perimeters of the food prep containers; and touching ready-to-eat food at time of inspection. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Whole fruits and vegetables are only approved to be washed and sliced at the designated support facility/commissary, no permitted to slice vegetable on tow unit. New Violation.
46.323
Washing fruit & vegetables
Inspector notes: Raw fruits and vegetables are only approved to be washed and sliced at the designated support facility/commissary, no permitted to slice vegetable on tow unit. New Violation.
46.285
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Single use food containers not inverted in the food prep tow unit. -Single use food containers stored in a clear trash bag stored outside on external surface of food prep tow unit New Violation.
46.774
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Philly Famous Gyro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Philly Famous Gyro on file is from Nov 24, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Philly Famous Gyro?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperature” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Philly Famous Gyro.
Has Philly Famous Gyro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Philly Famous Gyro have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Philly 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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