Gyro house
B°3617 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-82731
Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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Inspection history5 on record
2026
May 21, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the kitchen area two rice scoops stored directly on top of the rice cooker. PIC re-washed rice scoops and placed them inside a clean dry container at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed at the mob sink, a hose connected directly to the waterline and stored below the sink's flood rim. PIC stored hose, properly above the flood rim at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple debri throughout the kitchen area. General cleaning needed around several areas of kitchen. Clean and wipe down walls/doors/floors/vents inside premise. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Aug 8, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 2(a): No person shall install any public water supply system or make additions, modifications or alterations thereto which involve a change in the plant, works, system, or sources of supply, until design criteria and complete plans and specifications for the work, together with the plans review fee, have been submitted to and have received the approval of the Department. MCEHC Chapter 5 Section 1 Regulation 3: No water system covered by those regulations shall be operated or maintained in Maricopa County without a permit in force, issued by the Department. For Drinking Water applications/instructions, please contact sdwquestions@maricopa.gov. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. Education was provided on the addition of food additives and dietary supplements during the inspection. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Predefined Comment: 如果您對此檢查報告有任何疑問，或者想用中文審閱此檢查報告，請聯繫我們的語言聯絡官： (602) 527-1365. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report, or would like to review it with someone in Chinese, please contact our language liaison at (602) 527-1365. Predefined Comment: Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este reporte de inspección, o le gustaría repasar lo con alguien en español, favor de llamar a nuestros enlaces hispanos al (602) 463-3132 o (602) 526-6123. If you have any questions regarding this inspection report or would like to review it with someone in Spanish, please contact our language liaisons at (602) 463-3132 or (602) 526-6123. Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Suspension has been lifted. Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Predefined Comment: Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php. Predefined Comment: The owner, operator or person in charge interfered with a Department representative attempting to perform an inspection to determine compliance with the MCEHC. County legal action may result from this inspection pursuant to MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg 3(b). Predefined Comment: This inspection was conducted as an Inspection Upon Request. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: The owner, operator or person in charge refused to allow a Department representative to perform an inspection to determine compliance with the MCEHC. County legal action may result from this inspection pursuant to MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg 3(b). Predefined Comment: You are hereby notified that you are operating this establishment in violation of the MCEHC. Per Chapter 1, Regulation 4(a) "No person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so, unless otherwise specified in this Environmental Health Code." County legal action may result due to violations observed during this inspection. Please contact the Department to schedule a follow-up inspection at 602.506.6980 once violations have been corrected. Please be advised that the New Business Permit Application fee includes one initial inspection and one follow-up inspection. Additional fees will be assessed for any additional follow-up plan review inspections. Predefined Comment: This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the permit issuance. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Predefined Comment: This facility has voluntarily closed due to the presence of potential health risk(s). Predefined Comment: MCEHC Chapter 2, Section 8 Regulation 3(c): Operation and use of an on-site wastewater treatment facility shall not commence before final inspection has been made and approved, all permit fees are paid, all required documents have been received, and written approval has been issued by the Department. MCEHC Chapter 2, Section 8, Regulation 2(a): No person may install, materially alter, or add to any on-site wastewater treatment facility without first applying for and obtaining a written approval from the Department. For septic system applications/instructions, please contact septicapplications@maricopa.gov. Predefined Comment: Establishment was observed operating outside the scope of their approved operating permit in violation of MCEHC Chap. 1, Reg. 4(a). [Insert observations].
Jul 15, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC°
report emailed. spoke to PIC via phone,Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
inquired about employee certified food manager on duty. unable to provide. please obtain one certified food manager during hours of operations. resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
in the facility walkin cooler, noted tubs of raw chicken placed above. marinated beef. discussed the proper storage for raw chicken. manager relocated raw chicken to a designated shelf. below beef. mcesd food storage guidance document provided. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at cookline grill cold table, pans of salad mix with lettuce and tomatoes at54-73 deg f. showed facility staff in charge. per manager prepared daily in the morning. manager removed all cut lettuce. placed in the walk-in cooler. 41 deg f established. also, in the upright glass door refrigerator in the cookline, note some pans of raw skewered ground lamb and beef at 53 deg f . showed manager. all removed. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 41 deg f . mcesd temperature guidance document reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
observed some sprayer bottles filled in the food prep. no identification label. showed staff on duty. chemicals were identified and labeled during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Inspector's notes
this establishment utilizes quat ammonia for the 3-compartment sanitizer. inquired about the sanitizer test strip. manager will place an order. re-inspection scheduled for 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Jan 30, 2025Routine3 priority2 foundation3 coreD°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Raw eggs in the walk-in cooler were placed atop, sour cream and bottled sauces, recommended to keep raw eggs in a designated lower shelf. also packages of raw ground meat were placed atop, open pan of cut steaks. proper storage chart for food reviewed. raw ground meat were relocated to a designated lower shelf in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the three compartment basin, sanitizer filled in use, noted at 0 ppm. discussed with manager, routine monitoring during the shift. manager disassembled the sanitizer. new sanitizer installed. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
observed pan of cooked diced chicken strips at 86-91 deg f . food pan was placed under the shawarma device. inquired from facility manager the proper hot holding for tcs food. manager stated that food is supposed to be kept in the steam table. manager removed cooked chicken. all reheated to 165 deg f . please monitor hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of rte food, such as hummus, stuffed grape leaves, sour cream, and yogurt , and sour creme, without a proper use by date marking. discussed with manager regarding the MCESD use by date policy. manager affixed a use by date for all rte/tcs food pans. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed on site pans of cut lettuce at 61-63 deg f . shredded pans of lettuce overfilled. suggested to utilize smaller /shallower containers. use of ice and metal containers reviewed. manager placed in walk-in cooler. please ensure rte/tcs is reaching and kept at 41 deg f within a designated cooling strategy. MCESD cooling guide sheet reviewed.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
observed wet wiping cloth left on the cutting boards, and food counters. informed facility staff. multi quat sanitizer at 200 ppm established. corrected please ensure the wet wiping cloth are kept in a designated sanitizer solution. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
this establishment utilizes quat ammonia sanitizer, inquired about sanitizer test strip. spoke to manager via phone. manager will place an order for quat ammonia test strips. re-inspection scheduled 10 days, 2-10-2025 Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.facility owner arrived. test strips obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
ceiling panels above the food prep. back cooking area, noted dusty. please removed debris. frequency of cleaning reviewed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Jan 25, 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.report emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Omar-manager on duty
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →