MR GYROS GREEK & MEDITERRANEAN

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In walk in cooler non food grade cloth towel used to keep lettuce moist, discussed with operator who removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged raw fish stored above non commercially packaged cooked falafel, discussed with operator who corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled trash can and without changing gloves and washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized utensils to fry pita bread, discussed with operator employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler at cook line cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 3 hours, discussed with operator who place ice on top of products to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line cooked gyro meat (119F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 30 minutes ago and held until served, discussed with operator who chose to move product to time is a public health control, operator added to written procedures and time marked product. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler plastic wrapped and covered with metal lid cooked mixed vegetables (79F - Cooling) at 2:00 since 1:00 to 80F at 2:25, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who removed covers to allow adequate air flow cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Discussed with person in charge. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on top of portioned soufflé cups of sauce, discussed with operator who removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of to go containers, discussed with operator who removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed produce stored directly above washed and cut vegetables, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and placed onto flat top stove and without washing hand employee handled bottle of oil and pita bread, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer at cook line non commercially packaged raw breaded fish stored above bags of sweet potato fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live roach on floor at cook line in front of flip top cooler. Approximately 1 live roach on floor at cook line in front of soup kettle. Approximately 1 live roach on floor under three compartment sink. Discussed with operator who killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor under ice bath for beer and bottled drinks. Approximately 20 dead roaches on floor behind deep fryer in grease residue. Approximately 1 dead roach under three compartment sink. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line tongs stored on oven door handles between uses p, discussed with operator who removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flip top cooler at cooker line soiled with food and grease residues. At cook line under flat top stove large accumulation of burnt food products and grease, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at front counter under steam table and ice bath soiled with accumulation of food splatter and debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of gyro cooking station. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach running on microwave table next to deep fryers. In kitchen approximately 31 live roaches crawling in between reach in freezer and reach in cooler, wheel of reach in cooler and wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator to kill all live roaches and clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 1 live roach on floor under steam table at front counter. Approximately 1 live roach in between stove and grill. Approximately 4 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator who killed roaches and began to clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 1 live roach crawling on walk on walk in cooler door, discussed with operator who killed roach and clean and sanitized area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of gyro cooking station. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach running on microwave table next to deep fryers. In kitchen approximately 31 live roaches crawling in between reach in freezer and reach in cooler, wheel of reach in cooler and wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator to kill all live roaches and clean and sanitize areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 1 live roach on floor under steam table at front counter. Approximately 1 live roach in between stove and grill. Approximately 4 live roaches on wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator who killed roaches and began to clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach under soda machine. Approximately 1 dead roach on wall molding next to soda machine. approximately 6 dead roaches on glue trap on counter next to single service to go items. Approximately 40 dead roaches under soda machine. Approximately 6 dead roaches under microwave on table. Approximately 9 dead roaches under deep fryer on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Approximately 5 dead roaches under fryers. Approximately 5 dead roaches behind small white chest freezer in back of kitchen. Approximately 2 dead roaches under soda machine. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled rubber floor ,at and after without washing hands handled container for watering order, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach on floor in front of gyro cooking station. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach running on microwave table next to deep fryers. In kitchen approximately 31 live roaches crawling in between reach in freezer and reach in cooler, wheel of reach in cooler and wall behind reach in cooler. Discussed with operator to kill all live roaches and clean and sanitize areas. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach under soda machine. Approximately 1 dead roach on wall molding next to soda machine. approximately 6 dead roaches on glue trap on counter next to single service to go items. Approximately 40 dead roaches under soda machine. Approximately 6 dead roaches under microwave on table. Approximately 9 dead roaches under deep fryer on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tzatziki (50F); feta (50F - Cold Holding); hummus (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed on TPHC form for 4 hours; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut tomatoes (50-52F - Cooling)at 12:10 to 52 F at 12:25 since 10:00 in cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to walk-in cooler; Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink with no lid stored inside food container in cooler at cook line; removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chicken gyro in a broiler that is turned off - operator turned on broiler. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of grilled smashed eggplant. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top table - Top unit - Greek yogurt dressing (45°F - Cold Holding); hummus (45°F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45°F - Cold Holding); operator stated eportioned but not prepared today held just under 4 hours - temperature due to cooling cooked vegetables over 100°F in bottom holding unit- operator moved cooling vegetables to walk in cooler and recheck top unit 20 mins all tested at 43°F or below. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at hot line used to drain pot. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed open beverage from prep surface. Corrected On-Site Warning