Great Papa's Gyro
A4935 W Glendale Ave, Glendale 85301
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88946
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jul 29, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 17, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hand wash sink usage, utensil cleaning frequency, and food storage.
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
Inspector's notes
Observed package of raw lamb stored about bags of pita bread. All raw animal proteins shall be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. Person in charge (PIC) properly stored bag of raw lamb according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed open cubes of cheese stored directly in to-go bags inside chest freezer in back of establishment. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. Food shall be stored in food grade containers/bags. All cubes of cheese stored openly in to-go bags were embargoed and recommended for discard at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe
2025
Dec 12, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Establishment acquired food probe thermometer.
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
Dec 2, 2025Routine3 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwashing and appropriate sink usage.
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
Inspector's notes
Observed water pitcher stored in handwash sink next to cookline and no hand drying provision in establishment bathroom. Handwash sinks shall be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities shall be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge (PIC) relocated pitcher blocking handwash sink and provided hand drying provision for bathroom handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed can of raid insecticide spray on food prep table across from 3-compartment sink. All pest control for the establishment shall be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control shall not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use
Inspector's notes
Observed package of raw beef stored in right side of 3-compartment sink. Per PIC, frozen raw beef was being thawed. All foods being thawed from frozen shall be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC placed package of frozen raw beef under running cool water in food prep sink. Discussed appropriate sink usage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
Observed no food probe thermometer that could measure cooling and cooking temperatures. PIC provided probe thermometers that could only measure cooking temperatures. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Establishment shall provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection on 12/12/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
Jun 4, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thermometer usage.
Inspector's notes
Observed container of frozen chicken wings stored on top of prep table. Per person in charge (PIC), frozen chicken wings were being thawed. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. PIC placed container of frozen chicken under running cool water in food prep sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed thermometer usage and glove donning procedure.
2024
Oct 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of unnecessary items in the kitchen. Also discussed requirements for outdoor cooking.
Apr 16, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed adequate provisions for effective hand washing. No County legal action will result from this inspection.A copy of this report will be 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jennifer Lopez
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Handwashing sink in front of establishment behind display case was out of order during time of inspection per employee. Owner stated that they were in the process of repairing the leaking pipe. Ensure all equipment is in good repair and proper working order. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Apr 2, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Attempted to perform an on site visit at 2:15pm on 4/2/2024. Sign posted on front entrance stating the establishment would be closed from 3/30/2024- 4/2/2024. No operators present on site, will attempt another routine inspection at a later date.
2023
Nov 2, 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.A copy of this report will be emailed.Discussed proper concentration for sanitizing food contact surfaces and equipment.Discussed proper storage and separation of raw and RTE TCS foods. 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: Salam Alsuhaily
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →