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GYROS AND SEAFOOD EXPRESS

1760 9 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367217
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386477
DBPR license6208650

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of mushrooms, 62 ounces, in dry goods storage area, not segregated. 1 dented can of Alfredo sauce, 106 ounces, in dry goods storage area, not segregated. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in rear dry goods storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over yogurt in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table in kitchen area. Manager killed roach, removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In desk top cooler behind front counter: bleu cheese dressing (70F – Cold Holding); ranch dressing (70F – Cold Holding); Tartar sauce (70F – Cold Holding); honey mustard (70F – Cold Holding); nacho cheese (70F – Cold Holding); butter (70F – Cold Holding) Dressings state to keep refrigerated. Manager moved to walk in freezer. Temperatures taken at 10:50 am. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook top: butter (74F – Hot Holding) Manager turned up temperature on cook top. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line has built up food debris. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic32-12-5

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

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of mushrooms, 62 ounces, in dry goods storage area, not segregated. 1 dented can of Alfredo sauce, 106 ounces, in dry goods storage area, not segregated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook top in water of 92 F. Manager turned up cook top. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at employee hand wash sink across from three-compartment sink. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink on cook line. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Fish products in containers with no covers in walk in cooler. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Behind front counter, wiping cloth solution has chlorine and soap. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.