GARDEN GYRO’S
3025 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.980.6600
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches near 3 Compartment Sink 4 live roaches in wall under prep table next to fryers
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029751 | May 6, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain has buildup of green -mold like substance on dispenser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on toaster in kitchen area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky fly tape stored overtop food preparation area. Manager removed fly tape.
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Food stored on floor. Food stored in floor instead walk in frezzer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have filled up of grease over top fryers.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of chlorine. Management refilled bucket retested 100ppm of chlorine.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back kitchen area has a bowl stored inside it. Employee remove bowl and placed at dishwasher.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee stored on top of toaster oven next to reach in cooler on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hanging overtop cooks line.
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw fish stored inside table top refrigerator has fish stored in undrained ice.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of shrimp stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop fryer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor underneath food preparation table housing gyro cone. Manager removed and properly stored sanitation bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk in cooler not date marked at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in cooler at time of isnpection
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins by back office not labeled at time of inspection
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepared sauce in walk in cooler, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on and change tasks, operator had employee rewash hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (50F - Ambient Cooling) Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. CORRECTED TO 38F
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Operator cooling large batch of covered chicken in walk in cooler, discussed with operator approved cooling methods.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No sign at back handwashing sink, operator stocked at time of inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Discussed with operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open coffee cup observed on microwave in kitchen, operator moved at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Table outside establishment missing table top.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap above prep table, operator moved at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor, operator moved at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at back handwashing sink. Provided operator handwashing sign at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around nozzles soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins near, office not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
May 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
May 7, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches near 3 Compartment Sink 4 live roaches in wall under prep table next to fryers
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
May 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over coleslaw in reach in cooler, operator removed coleslaw at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches near 3 Compartment Sink 4 live roaches in wall under prep table next to fryers
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 66 F on counter, operator placed ice in shrimp.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf with sauces, operator removed at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Near fryers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag above microwave.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water temped 79 F, operator emptied at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled in dry storage.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (62F - Hot Holding); Chicken (56F - Hot Holding); Chicken (90F - Hot Holding)
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up plan for vomit/diarrea
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator to obtain probe thermometer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Filled out at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in freezer not segregated. Discussed with operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack above microwave in kitchen. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener next to back door in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in freezer next to fryers in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in back door, leading to outside. discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Chicken box stored on floor next to fryers. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled. Discussed with operator.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.