Gyro 101
A8770 E Mcdowell Rd, Scottsdale 85257
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79013
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 1, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
2025
Oct 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Container of baba ghanouj in the reach in cooler in the back area was date marked prepared on 10/2, item was discarded at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are date marked and discarded within 7 days of preparation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Mar 14, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the facility operating without a certified food manager during the hours of operation.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed in the third compartment sink two chemical bottles without labels. One chemical bottle purpose was for pine sol and the other chemical bottle was intended to store bleach. Working containers of chemicals not in their original container shall be labeled with the name of the chemical. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PIC labeled the working chemical bottles with common name of cleaner.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
2024
May 9, 2024RoutinecleanA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. CFM shall be present during hours of operation. Provide a CFM during hours of operation.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.The Routine Inspection Report was emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Sulaiman Qishawi
Jan 18, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
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.The Routine Report was emailed.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Subuman Qishawi
Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food>>Observed on top of the prep table located across from the grill two bottles containing cooking oil without a common label name.>>Food product that is not in the original container shall be labeled with the common label name of the food product.>>Person In Charge labeled bottles.>>Corrected at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Sep 19, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection.2nd Consecutive ViolationReport sent via email 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. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 3,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Number of Employees: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-CR,Signer: Sulaiman Alqaishawi
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 tzatziki sauce in single use containers in the top and bottom of the prep table closest to the handwashing sink at 47*F to 49*. Ambient temperature of top of the prep table 47*F and the bottom part of prep table at 45*F. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the tzatziki sauce was portioned at 12pm and the time was 4:15pm. Embargoed the portioned tzatziki sauce for being above 41*F for more than 4 hours. Discussed with PIC all Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) foods must be at 41*F or less. Other items of swiss cheese, feta cheese, garlic and oil sauce, ranch were at temperatures of 44*F to 45* but were put in the prep table approximately 3pm. The swiss cheese, feta cheese, garlic and oil sauce and ranch were relocated to reach-in to rapid cool. Discussed with PIC to put in a work order for the prep table and to not use it for TCS items until the prep table is fixed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →