Gyro-Plus Degrades its Sanitary Rating
1011 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Health Inspection Reports
10/1/2013 | 10 Violations | Rating 3/5
Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Lamb in large black bins. Green bucket with sesame.
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Unused clear glass unit. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Extension hose placed in rear hand wash sink next to mixer. Removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell egg over cooked lamb on shelf in walk-in cooler.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray adhesive next to canned mushrooms. Moved to chemical shelf.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Extension hose near mixer.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Underside.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Line hand wash sink. Replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/22/2013 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Basic - Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 58 degrees Fahrenheit in top of make table cooler. And on cookline at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning. Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table cooler. Warning Priority: Basic
Intermediate - Observed accumulation of black/green mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On splash guard. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Interior back of ice bin behind front counter. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Up behind nozzles on machine behind front counter. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table cooler. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Basic - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table cooler. Warning Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed build-up of food debris/soil residue on equipment doos handls. Underside of make table cooler handles. Warning Priority: Basic
Intermediate - Observed employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Behind front counter observed ice in sink. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter & handsink by 3 compartment sink. Warning Priority: Intermediate
4/3/2013 | 15 Violations | Rating 2.25/5
High Priority - Observed all potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods in make table cooler at 54-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Items placed on ice. Warning Priority: High Priority
High Priority - Observed potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degress Fahrenheit or above. Falafel on top of cookline at 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning Priority: High Priority
Intermediate - Observed cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/ temperature control for safety) food at proper temperature. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make table cooler all food at 54-60 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient thermometer at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning Priority: Intermediate Priority: Intermediate
Basic - Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 58 degrees Fahrenheit in top of make table cooler. And on cookline at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning. Priority: Basic
High Priority - Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. No soap at kitchen handsinks to be able to wash hands. Warning. Priority: High
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table cooler. Warning Priority: Basic
Intermediate - Observed accumulation of black/green mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On splash guard. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Interior back of ice bin behind front counter. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Up behind nozzles on machine behind front counter. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Make table cooler. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Basic - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table cooler. Warning Priority: Basic
Basic - Observed build-up of food debris/soil residue on equipment doos handls. Underside of make table cooler handles. Warning Priority: Basic
Intermediate - Observed employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Behind front counter observed ice in sink. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter & handsink by 3 compartment sink. Warning Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink. All 3 kitchen handsinks without soap. Warning Priority: Intermediate
10/31/2012 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening cheeses.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit server refrigerator.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food eggs above lemons in walkin.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor pickle buckets in cooler.Repeat Violation.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ywo freezers in back room on cracked other has insulation showing.
Observed single-service items stored on floor box of straws.
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at outside mopsink sink.
Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors back door in storage area.
Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment by fryer.
3/19/2012 | 7 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit chest freezer.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor buckets of corn syrup pickle buckets in walkin.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable raw wood.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface around fryer.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers front area.Repeat Violation.
10/31/2011 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit in walkin.
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit chest freezers.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor pickles on floor.
Observed single-service items stored on floor cups and lids.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by 3 bay sonk.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers front area.
Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions using household fly spray.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
6/1/2011 | 9 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked meat.
Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method tubs of meat covered with plastic. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor plastic tub on floor.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area sugar bucket.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled up top.
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees upfront.
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris by can opener.
Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical container.
1/20/2011 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. falafels mix dated 1-6
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. falafels 47, rice 52, top of reachin Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buckets of food
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. falafel mix Repeat Violation.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice scoop melted
Observed used paper & cardboardl used to line food shelving.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. paint supplies
5/7/2009 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. BLADE
Observed equipment in poor repair. MICROWAVE INTERIOR DISINTEGRATING
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SPICESRepeat Violation.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. SPATULA Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed slight moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed toilet functioning improperly. URINAL, MENS RESTROOM
Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. TIDE LAUNDRY DETERGENT
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SPICESRepeat Violation.
12/31/2008 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Critical - Expired proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. PREP COOLER
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN BULK SALTRepeat Violation.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS IN WICRepeat Violation.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. PREP COOLER
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT
7/9/2008 | 13 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PANS WETNESTING ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN
Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. UNDER HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER
Observed black residue accumulated under cooking equipment on floor.
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. NUMEROUS
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SMALL SINGLE SERVICE CUPS USED IN NUMEROUS SPICE CONTAINERS IN WALKIN COOLER
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. CLEAN PLASTICS ABOVE TRIPLE SINK
Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. NUMEROUS ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at front counter. SEVERE MOLDY BUILDUP Repeat Violation.
Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. COOKS MOTHER IN KITCHEN