GYRO GUYS
3013 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2025. Operator renewed on line during inspection, new expiration date, December 1, 2026
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in cook line.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two intact gyro cones stored inside avantco cooler in kitchen. Gyros were not sliced, fully cooked and properly cooled at end of business day. Stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lowboy cooler// raw lamb (45-49F - Cold Holding); cooked gyro meat (45F - Cold Holding), in kitchen. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lowboy cooler// raw lamb (45-49F - Cold Holding); cooked gyro meat (45F - Cold Holding), in kitchen. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth stored inside handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed canned drinks stored on floor at front counter area. Employee properly stored.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket, in kitchen, not able to air dry. Operator properly stored.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed make table// cut tomatoes (55F - Cooling) since 9:30am, at 2:00pm. Food never reached 41F for cold holding within allotted time. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed make table// cut tomatoes (55F - Cooling) since 9:30am, at 2:00pm. Food never reached 41F for cold holding within allotted time. Stop sale.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sprayer bottle without proper label hung above mop sink. Operator label properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prepping table at rear of kitchen. Operator placed wiping cloth sanitizer solution.
Apr 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces and dressings inside 7up cooler in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside 7up cooler in kitchen. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; bean sprouts stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed Sushi bar// krab sticks (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in sushi bar for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods on ice to quick chill. 2) Observed bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside 7up cooler in kitchen. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; bean sprouts stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. 1) Observed no time mark on sushi rice at sushi bar. Per operator, sushi rice made at 11:30am. Operator put time mark on sushi rice. 2) Observed no time mark on tapioca pearls at front counter. Per operator, tapioca pearls made at 11:30am. Operator put time mark on tapioca pearls.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board stored on top of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of soda stored on floor, inside bathroom. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed strainer stored in 75F standing water at front counter. Operator dumped water.
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction letter. Operator called vendor and is awaiting document.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spoon stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.