GYRO KING SUB'S AND SALADS
2671 ALT 19, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 727.786.8664
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022036276 | May 27, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer has food debris, interior of soda nozzles soiled with debris, cutting board soiled with debris. Can opener soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge has no proof of food manager training on premises.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit in restaurant.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor outside of three compartment sink.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraint or beard guard in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair across kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Light in dry storage in disrepair
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler and freezer rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water not labeled on cook line.
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/26. Observed establishment open to the public and operating selling food with expired license. Owner was able to update the license during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and crack tiles on the cook line and prep area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a white build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed grease build up on cook and storage equipment on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walls/Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the vents on the cook line. Observed grease build up on the top part of the wall behind oven.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4lb can of dolmades, dented on seam.
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro broiler turned off, operator turned back on. Provided operator form HR 5022-098 safe handling of gyros.
Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Gyro frozen cone from yesterday stored in freezer, partially cut.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open bag of chicken over raw shrimp. Operator placed chicken on bottom of freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4lb gyro cone in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer soiled with food debris. Interior of Soda nozzles contains white substance, ice chute of soda machine has residue can opener possesses residue
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen and prep area soiled.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4lb can of dolmades, dented on seam.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table near cook line. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hat or restraint during cooking and preparing food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line and prep area missing and in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken containers and lids throughout ware washing and storage area. Plastic containers melted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over ready to eat condiments and coleslaw. Operator removed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter top. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Soiled can opener blade. Operator relocated to soak in the three compartment.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For one manager, Frank. Frank left wallet at home today.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout prep area in kitchen and on cookline.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint, discussed the importance of of restraining hair when working with food.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken tiles, cook line, prep area.
Nov 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta a cheese 46F cold hold, second temperature 45F cooling, cut tomato 45F cold hold, second temp 45F cooling, shredded cheese 45F cold hold, second temp 45F cold hold, lettuce cut 45F cold hold, second temperatures 45F cooling. Thermostat was bumped when the cooler was stocked 1 hour ago people operator. Operator turned down Thermostat.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint, discussed the importance of of restraining hair when working with food.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken tiles, cook line, prep area.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta a cheese 46F cold hold, second temperature 45F cooling, cut tomato 45F cold hold, second temp 45F cooling, shredded cheese 45F cold hold, second temp 45F cold hold, lettuce cut 45F cold hold, second temperatures 45F cooling. Thermostat was bumped when the cooler was stocked 1 hour ago people operator. Operator turned down Thermostat.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gyro meat in walk in cooler not date marked, pork not date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep dates and dated accordingly..
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint, discussed the importance of of restraining hair when working with food.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken tiles, cook line, prep area.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.cigarettes stored on shelf of equipment in prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Gyro meat not sliced off spindle before freezing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above walk in cooler damages, vent missing
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator moved cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and behind fixed equipment on cook line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee personal drink stored in door of reach in refrigerator with food for restaurant. Operator removed beverage
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
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.