Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

GYRO KING SUB'S AND SALADS

2671 ALT 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Apr 14, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24510485

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24510482

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.

36-17-5

Detail 24510481

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and crack tiles on the cook line and prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 24510483

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24510484

Basic - 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.

14-17-4

Detail 24510480

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24510479

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 24182485

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4lb can of dolmades, dented on seam.

03C-97-2

Detail 24182497

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03C-98-1

Detail 24182490

High Priority - 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.

08A-17-6

Detail 24182498

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

Detail 24182488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4lb gyro cone in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 24182495

Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24182491

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen and prep area soiled.

08B-20-4

Detail 24182496

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4lb can of dolmades, dented on seam.

12B-07-4

Detail 24182489

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24182499

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24182492

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hat or restraint during cooking and preparing food.

36-17-5

Detail 24182487

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line and prep area missing and in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24182484

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken containers and lids throughout ware washing and storage area. Plastic containers melted.

08B-17-4

Detail 24182493

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over ready to eat condiments and coleslaw. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24182486

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler rusted.

21-12-4

Detail 24182494

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter top. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23603574

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Soiled can opener blade. Operator relocated to soak in the three compartment. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23603575

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For one manager, Frank. Frank left wallet at home today.

14-09-4

Detail 23603572

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting boards

36-17-5

Detail 23603573

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout prep area in kitchen and on cookline.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 23371127

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 23371126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken tiles, cook line, prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23352212

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Grape leaves with rice 50F cold hold, potato salad 49F cold hold, ranch dressing 48F cold hold, items were placed in unit when the establishment opened less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved food to an alternative unitAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 23352214

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 23352215

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken tiles, cook line, prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Time Extended

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23334463

High Priority - 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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23334460

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23334464

Intermediate - 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.. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23334462

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

36-12-4

Detail 23334461

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken tiles, cook line, prep area. Warning

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22676737

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

40-06-5

Detail 22676735

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22676736

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03D-15-4

Detail 22262157

Intermediate - 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.

36-32-5

Detail 22262160

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above walk in cooler damages, vent missing Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22262159

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22262154

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 22262158

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer and behind fixed equipment on cook line. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22262156

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage

12B-13-4

Detail 22262155

Basic - 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 beverageCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

38-05-4

Detail 22262161

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 21807932

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

41-10-4

Detail 21807928

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemical stored on bottom shelf of prep table with food Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21807926

Intermediate - 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. Discussed plan for vomit and diarrhea episodes. Handout provided.

22-02-4

Detail 21807931

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area,

11-26-1

Detail 21807929

Intermediate - 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. Employee agreement paperwork shared with operator via email

36-32-5

Detail 21807927

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling at walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 21807930

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ok line, prep areas and storage areas under and behind equipment

08B-43-4

Detail 21807933

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Containers of fryer oil stored in area in the rear of the kitchen not fully enclosed. Operator brought inside for proper storage. No contamination observed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21807925

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment

33-31-5

Detail 21807924

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment stored at rear of building with paper supplies

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 21534577

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for compliance Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21534575

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment.

02D-01-5

Detail 21534576

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line oil, water not labeled. Shakers containing dry ingredients not labeled.

May 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 21112982

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 21112987

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21112986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21112983

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Food prep area and hand wash sinks area removed and that area was sold and is a different business - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Admin Complaint

24-05-4

Detail 21112980

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - spatulas stored between prep table and double door reach in freezer in back food prep area - utensils stored with handles up in containers on food prep table in back kitchen Manager corrected storage of utensils and moved spatulas to dish washing area for cleaning Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21112981

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gaskets at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21112984

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dish washing area - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21112988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21112985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-27: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 17

22-48-5

Detail 20951469

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.- chlorine used is not for food container surfaces- manager purchased the correct kind of sanitizer and it's available for use Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 20951477

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in dish washing area

50-17-2

Detail 20951464

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022

29-37-4

Detail 20951463

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

41-10-4

Detail 20951466

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant cleaner stored next to bulk container of mayonnaise in back kitchen food prep area - manager relocated cleaner Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20951473

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen

51-16-7

Detail 20951465

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Food prep area and hand wash sinks area removed and that area was sold and is a different business

53B-13-5

Detail 20951472

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-08-5

Detail 20951462

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler - employee properly labeled cooked pasta Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20951461

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - spatulas stored between prep table and double door reach in freezer in back food prep area - utensils stored with handles up in containers on food prep table in back kitchen Manager corrected storage of utensils and moved spatulas to dish washing area for cleaning Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 20951475

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing food while wearing a watch - employee removed watch Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20951467

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gaskets at cook line

36-73-4

Detail 20951468

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dish washing area

36-17-5

Detail 20951471

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cook line

36-11-4

Detail 20951474

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer

12B-13-4

Detail 20951476

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in back kitchen- manager removed drinks Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 20951470

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked food container stored above double door reach in cooler - container discarded - replaced with one in good repair Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 20938336

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-04-5

Detail 20938338

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over produce. Operator rearranged reach in to be in compliance

03B-01-6

Detail 20938343

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20938340

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap on prep table Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20938337

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and green cutting boards, boards replaced. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20938339

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20938341

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Cook line Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20938342

Basic - Food stored on floor. White buckets walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20700887

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed reach in coolers on cook line and walk in freezer shelves soiled. -Green cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20700886

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20700888

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at kitchen ,cook and prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20700884

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -Cracked tiles in kitchen and prep area. -missing tiles on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 20700885

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 20700889

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20700890

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-03: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20697413

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce at prep area cooler at 49° at 11:40. Operator placed on ice. Operator states that temps were taken at 10:00am and temperatures were at 40°-42°. All temps between 45° -46° 16 pre made Cuban sandwiches, Approximately 2lbs macaroni salad,Approximately 2lbs shredded mozzarella ,Approximately 7lbs ham,Approximately 1 lb chicken salad,Approximately 2 lbs taco meat,Approximately 4lbs rice,5 servings pasta,2 lbs of feta cheese,5 lbs hamburgers,10 lbs ground beef,1 serving bacon,10 lbs fish,20 lbs raw chicken,5 boxes vacuum packed chicken 40 lbs each,Approximately 6 lbs sliced turkey,2 boxes chicken breasts 20 lbs each,105 lbs of taiziki sauce,3 servings breaded fish,I- 5 gallon bucket blue cheese,1- 5 gallon bucket raw chicken, 3 - 5 gallon Buckets chicken wings,6- 5 gallon buckets of gyro meat,2 buckets potato salad, 5 gallon bucket creamy A1 sauce. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20697408

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed reach in coolers on cook line and walk in freezer shelves soiled. -Green cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20697409

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and cook line. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 20697412

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20697407

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or -Observed coat on storage rack. -Observed cigarettes,vitamins under steam table Coat and personal items removed after discussion with employee. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20697415

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at kitchen ,cook and prep line. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20697416

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -Cracked tiles in kitchen and prep area. -missing tiles on cook line. Warning

14-42-4

Detail 20697411

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20697406

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided hand washing sign to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20697414

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20697410

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning