WALLY'S GYROS AND SUBS
1543 CESERY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 19046019068
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insects observed in fly tape control device hanging from shelf near prep area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025082017 | Sep 3, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025067034 | Jul 30, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Come in walk in cooler cut and stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro cooked and cooled on cone
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear handsink next to triple sink used to drain the residual juices from raw meat, moved to triple sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink behind door of kitchen,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz cups in scooper used in seasoning.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach stuck to wall near handsink 1 dead on wall in back prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on cutting board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer case of chicken on floor,
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing next to walk in freezer at room temperature
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over bread and hummus in glass sliding cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys next to hot iron on prep table
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door flip top cooler missing thermometer, manager provided thermometer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets around flip top cooler soiled
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used handsink upfront to fill up a pot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink near triple sink Hand sink next to soda machine
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink in kitchen next to glass cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus and babaganu
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of chicken breast on floor of walk in freezer, moved to store properly
Sep 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf with seasoning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cook in kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Sep 4, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on top of back paper towel dispenser. 2 rodent droppings inside back handsink. 4 rodent drooping on leg of mixer 7 rodent droppings under seasoning rack in kitchen 3 rodent dropping under counter in kitchen where scale is stored. 10 rodent droppings behind cook line 28 rodent droppings in back dry storage area 5 rodent droppings in mop sink area Approximately 63 in total rodent droppings counted
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with blue substance inside
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice scooper missing handle, handle broken off
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf with seasoning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cook in kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Sep 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on top of back paper towel dispenser. 2 rodent droppings inside back handsink. 4 rodent drooping on leg of mixer 7 rodent droppings under seasoning rack in kitchen 3 rodent dropping under counter in kitchen where scale is stored. 10 rodent droppings behind cook line 28 rodent droppings in back dry storage area 5 rodent droppings in mop sink area Approximately 63 in total rodent droppings counted
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back area near triple sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink upfront near glass cooler in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with blue substance inside
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice scooper missing handle, handle broken off
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on shelf with seasoning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cook in kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Jul 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink behind kitchen door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice no date marking made previous day morning
Jul 31, 2025■ 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. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 75 rodent droppings next oven in back kitchen 8 rodent droppings on top of oven 5 rodent droppings under shelf next to stand up mixer 5 rodent droppings under triple sink 12 rodent droppings on shelf next to ice machine 5 rodent under shelf where microwaves are located Approximately 150 rodent droppings in back dry storage area where rice and back up dry goods
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink behind kitchen door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice no date marking made previous day morning
Jul 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of Raw chicken wings over container of raw beef in reach in glass cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 75 rodent droppings next oven in back kitchen 8 rodent droppings on top of oven 5 rodent droppings under shelf next to stand up mixer 5 rodent droppings under triple sink 12 rodent droppings on shelf next to ice machine 5 rodent under shelf where microwaves are located Approximately 150 rodent droppings in back dry storage area where rice and back up dry goods
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both handsinks in kitchen blocked with buckets in sinks
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handsink behind kitchen door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice no date marking made previous day morning
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind white electrical line near handsink upfront
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Opened container of oil stored on floor next to glass cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink next to triple sink area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass 2 door cooler opened personal drinks in cooler over raw beef
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over bread in glass cooler In kitchen, moved to store correctly Raw beef stored over sliced turkey sandwich near in 2 door flip top cooler, moved to store correctly.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice scooper broken missing pieces.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both dispensers in kitchen, manager provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus and cooked spinach in reach in cooler, per manager states made every 3 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle with clear substance inside. Manager statist table clearer labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scooper in chick peas, removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal water bottles stored on prep table where tomatoes are being cut. Moved to lower shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy in kitchen, hair net provided
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear spray bottles with clear substance inside, manager states it's water, bottle labeled
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro cut off the cone 84f in bucket next to grill, placed in cooler to cool down.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice scooper broken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scooper in chic peas, moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Guy cook in kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of beef on floor in back, moved to prep table
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish over cut lettuce in reach in cooler, moved to store correctly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole gyro cone cooled down and reused the next morning. Provided gyro handouts to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen staff used handsink to fill pitcher
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink in kitchen, provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus in reach in cooler made previous day. And Sliced turkey
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door of kitchen being left open, closed door
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meats thawing at room temperature near walk in freezer, Expired to operator the approved methods for for thawing
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched ready to eat pita with bare hands and establishment does not have an AOP. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed by self dispensing soda machine in dining area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lamb stored above ready to eat hot dogs in walk in freezer- not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed lamb to properly store.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cooking on line, changed tasks to prep ready to eat foods without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed hand washing with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (73-74F - Cold Holding) on counter on side of grill. Operator stated he had it out during lunch rush. Operator removed gyro meat and placed in nearby reach in cooler. Also, house made taziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding) in display case at front counter. Operator stated sauce was placed in cooler before lunch. Operator removed sauce and placed in nearby cooler to chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use to go cups on dry food storage area. Operator removed spray can of Lysol.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed handout training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near back door used to strain vegetables. Observed strainers hanging in hand wash sink and vegetable in hand wash sink. Operator removed strainers from hand wash sink.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated the person that has it is on vacation and will have it when he gets back.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employee on duty fill out form during this inspection.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insects observed in fly tape control device hanging from shelf near prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in back of house in disrepair/ hole
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Display case at front counter unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 52F. Observed large mass of ice on coils at fan area. Operator removed TCS foods to nearby cooler until unit is repaired.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on counter next to bread near flip top reach in cooler. Operator removed employee cell phone.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape control device hanging from shelf next to seasonings in prep area. Operator discarded fly tape control device.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in Wall / wall in disrepair across from back door area. Also, holes in wall at triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above fryers soiled. Also, gasket on reach in freezer near kitchen entry door soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pita bags are reused to store meat in bag stored in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Frozen Kibbeh on trays in walk in freezer not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet clothes on cutting board not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed wet clothes to properly store.
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.