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NICK'S GYROS & SUBS

3501 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3568951
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10718147
DBPR license3916189

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly in kitchen and landed on 5 lbs of crab legs sitting in a fryer basket on cooksline at 72 F. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature Observed 1 fly in kitchen and landed on 5 lbs of crab legs sitting in a fryer basket on cooksline at 72 F. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 47 F. Raw chicken wings 49 F. Boneless wings 49 F. All in walk-in-cooler **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed green bucket of pickles in walk-in-cooler **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored to of large ice machine in front kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooksline **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of serving napkins on floor in front kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on cooksline **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.