PlateScore

Gyro 101

A

2126 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281

Food Establishment · Permit FD-84570

Score based on 5 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

89
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

Compare with another

Score over time

10006020242025Mar 26, 2024 — Routine — score 64 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Apr 2, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 4, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history14 on record

2025

Nov 25, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Close out

Jun 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Show full county text

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

2024

Nov 4, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Oct 29, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.Observed a reverse osmosis water filtration system installed in the establishment. 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. The establishment may also remove the system in lieu of remodel permit.

#13 — Food in Good Condition, Safe and UnadulteratedPriority3-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cucumbers with white fuzzy organic material on the cucumbers. All food must be in good condition, safe, and unadulterated. All adulterated food was discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Show full county text

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11 - Priority: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

Oct 25, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 4, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Bidet was removed. A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: David Joseph

Apr 2, 2024Re-Inspection1 priorityB°

Re-inspection will occur within 3 business days (April 5, 2024).Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.A copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Mohammad Alseh

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required>>>Observed a hand held bidet attached to the water supply line for the establishment's toilet. The hand held bidet is a shut off style water sprayer attached to a hose that allows for the sprayer to rest on the floor or in the basin of the toilet. Person in charge informed that due to lack of air gap for sprayer and it being a shut off style sprayer they must install a high hazard back flow device such as a RPZ (ASSE 1013) or a spill proof back flow preventer (ASSE 1056); the establishment may also remove the bidet. RE-INSPECTION 04/05/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Mar 26, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC°

Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager>>>At time of inspection none of the present staff were able to provide documentation verifying that they are a Certified Food Protection Managers. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one (1) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Correct by next routine inspection.Re-inspection will occur within 10 business days (April 1, 2024). This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Of note: the establishment receives food from their sister restaurant owned by same owner. The sister restaurant must label all ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods with the prepared, opened, or opened/thaw date prior to sending food to this restaurantReviewed: vomit/fecal accident clean up procedureA copy of the inspection report was emailed.No County legal action will result from this 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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 10,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Mohammad Alseh

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition.>>>Observed shredded feta cheese and blocks of feta cheese with no date indicating when the container of feta cheese was opened. Employee indicated they did not know when the feta cheese was opened and that is was likely close to 7 days before the inspection; employee was informed that feta is not an exempt cheese from date marking and must be discarded or sold within 7 days. Employee voluntarily discarded of the feta cheese at time of inspection. Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking.>>>Observed the following ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods with no date indicating when they were prepared, opened, or opened/thaw: chili sauce, falafel, rice pudding, hummus, and spanakopita. An employee indicated that all of these foods were received 03/24. Employee informed that all ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety foods must be labelled with the date they were prepared, opened, or opened/thawed. All foods listed above were labelled. Person in charge was informed that ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods must be discarded 6 days after opening, preparing, opening and thawing (or 7 days with day 1 being the day they were opened/prepared/opened and thawed); RTE TCS foods may have harmful bacteria that grow at refrigeration temperatures and after 7 days may cause foodborne illness. Foods intended to be held for more than 24 hrs. must be labelled with a day indicating when it was prepared, opened, opened and thawed or the day they must be sold, consumed or discarded; this ensures RTE TCS foods do not remain in the establishment for more than 7 days. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-203.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-203.14, P: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required>>>Observed a hand held bidet attached to the water supply line for the establishment's toilet. The hand held bidet is a shut off style water sprayer attached to a hose that allows for the sprayer to rest on the floor or in the basin of the toilet. Person in charge informed that due to lack of air gap for sprayer and it being a shut off style sprayer they must install a high hazard back flow device such as a RPZ (ASSE 1013) or a spill proof back flow preventer (ASSE 1056). RE-INSPECTION 04/01/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-202.14

Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed>>>The employee restroom in the kitchen does not have a self closing door. Establishment must ensure the restroom door is self closing. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Mar 20, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at the establishment and observed it open and operating. The person in charge indicated that the establishment had been open for a week. The inspector will come back and do the routine inspection within the month.

2023

Dec 13, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Establishment has not operated in 2023. First half of year, establishment was closed for personal reasons. Since then, establishment has multiple break-ins and had kitchen equipment stolen. A facilities inspection was attempted but was not completed. Adjusted months of operation.

Dec 7, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at the establishment and the business was locked and no employees were observed inside. The operator was called and they indicated they have not opened the business yet because someone broke in and sold parts from their cold holding equipment. The new estimated open date is the first week of January 2024. The establishment has not been open and serving food at any point during 2022 or 2023.

Sep 27, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Onsite advisory. No running water observed and refrigeration equipment not turned on. Establishment was not open or holding food at time of inspection. Per the person in charge the establishment has not officially opened yet and they have not held or stored food at the establishment at all in 2023. Months of operation will be reduced to 3 months.

Sep 19, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment. Establishment was not accessible at time of inspection and the establishment does not appear to be open yet. Called operator; operator indicated the inspector needed to call their partner to schedule an inspection. Inspector called but was unable to leave a voicemail. A copy of this ineffective was emailed.

Aug 18, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Arrived at establishment. Establishment was inaccessible at time of inspection. Person in charge was called and they indicated they have still not opened but would email inspector with a good day to meet for a facilities inspection.

Nearby restaurants

Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →