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King Gyros

A

4243 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-05728

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 23, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 5, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 19, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 23, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 30, 2024Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed staff drinks (twist off cap single use water bottle and coffee without lid) stored on counter by rice cooker. Drinks are to be stored in an assigned break area where staff have easy access to wash hands after drinking. Drinks were removed from kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw beef stored over lettuce in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Beef was stored in closed containers and unable to spill or splash. As per the person in charge, the facility received multiple deliveries during the lunch rush and staff were only able to get to organizing at the time of this inspection. Advised staff to organize storage to allow raw meats to be stored away or below delivered produce. Items such as whole lettuce and tomatoes may be stored at room temperature until proper storage is found. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

May 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Widad N.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Widad Narssi

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed raw chicken in marinade at 49*F (back refrigerator) and raw beef in marinade at 45*F in cooling drawer beneath grill. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. As per cook in kitchen both beef and chicken were prepared and marinated in the morning before opening. Cold hold of food to be 41*F or lower during prep and storage. Advised staff to prep meats and cool prior to adding marinade. Both items were placed in freezer to cool rapidly back to 41*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Feb 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Sargis N.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.Discussed cooling recently prepped food in reach-in coolers prior to placing on top of sandwich prep cooler.Cool to 41*F prior to placing in sandwich prep coolerOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sargis Narssi

2023

Oct 5, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling items such as leafy greens and sliced tomatoes after preparing.Verbally discussed Notice of Inspection Rights with Sargis N.Emailed copy of inspection report to facility.Emailed copy of 72 hour notice with inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sargis Narssi

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →