GYROS AND SEAFOOD EXPRESS

Name: GYROS AND SEAFOOD EXPRESS
Address: 1760 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 71

1760 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST S, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6208650

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71 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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GYROS AND SEAFOOD EXPRESS in SAINT PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 4 critical, 12 major, 15 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[14-09-4] Discussed with person in charge.
[23-03-4] Discussed with person in charge.
[02D-01-5] Discussed with person in charge.
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice cooker on prep table next to microwave heavily soiled while hot holding rice during the inspection.
[22-02-4] Discussed with person in charge.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometers observed inside both cold hold units on the cook line or inside walk in cooler.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of units on cook line.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of light purple liquid substance stored at three compartment sink.
[11-26-1] 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. For two employee who were observed handle or preparing food during the inspection. No proof could be provided for any staff. Discussed with person in charge.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dry food debris.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli cups of coleslaw and hummus stored inside walk in cooler and reach in deli cooler on cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of opened raw chicken and an open case of frozen fries stored on the floor of the cook line. Items moved of the floor.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[53B-13-5] 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. Manager provided training certification for Sami R. conducted on 3/24/26 through Florida Branch International Food Service Executive Association. No other training could be provided.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink in dish area. A roll of paper towels were stocked.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in cold holding pull out drawers across from fryers on cook line: 1/3 pan of raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); 1/3 pan of raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); 1/3 pan of raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); 1/3 pan of raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); 1/3 pan of raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); 1/3 pan of chicken liver (56F - Cold Holding); 1/3 pan of chicken liver (56F - Cold Holding); pan of chicken gizzards (56F - Cold Holding); pan of chicken gizzards (59F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage in portion bags (62F - Cold Holding); pan of hush puppies (59F - Cold Holding); pan of hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); pan of raw swai (52F - Cold Holding); pan of raw swai (52F - Cold Holding); pan of raw swai (52F - Cold Holding); pan of raw swai (53F - Cold Holding); pan of raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); pan of raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) Per, the person in charge, the unit had been having issues, and a service technician serviced the cold holding unit two days ago. The person in charge could not determine how long temperatures had been above 41 degrees and temperature were not taken or monitored. A stop sale was issued.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee on the cook line using their cellphone. After using it, they put it in their pocket and began handling a ladle to scoop sauces into a squeeze bottle without washing their hands. The inspector discussed this with the person in charge and they educated the employee.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic single service cup with being used to scoop raw liver. Employee discarded cup and put a scooper in the food item.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag store on prep table next to microwave. Items was moved.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink. Operator stocked dispenser.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli cooler handles soiled with dried food debris on cook line.
[11-27-4] 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. Email operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of purple liquid substance stored under hand sink on cook line. Spray bottle was labeled as degreaser.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Red Bull on prep table next to container of fries and single service gloves. Items were moved.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Frozen ground beef in the floor of walk in freezer. Items moved off the floor.
[53B-13-5] 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. Observed employee training certificate Yunaiki C. dated 2/15/2025 through National Safety Food Registry. No other employee training certificates can be provide for any other employees.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with lime scale and black mold like substance.
[11-26-1] 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. For the three employees who were hired over 90 days ago that are currently engaging in food handling or preparation, according to the operator.

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