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GYROS & SEAFOOD EXPRESS

918 N WASHINGTON BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740778
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779280
DBPR license6804127

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cooked potatoes on a bakers rack in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken then clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee washed their hands, put on new gloves and sanitized the equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Choline sanitizer reading +200ppm in the three compartment sink. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer around the door frame and on the exterior of sealed boxes of food. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.