EARLY BIRD GYRO
126 West Fletcher Avenue
Florida, 33612
North Tampa Heights
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases fry oils stored on floor at kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom and at front service counter. Operator posted signs at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. On prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth or easily cleanable, discussed with operator. Acoustic ceiling **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near kitchen entrance Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. On prep table. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go paper containers stored on floor, discussed with operator. **Warning**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 dead flies in unused fridge, operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed obtaining chlorine test strip. **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Original plans from 07-12-2016 pizza shop establishment currently sells chicken. Wall added between counter and kitchen area with added service window. Removed pizza over replaced with flat top stove, added additional two burner stove and gyro cone machine added under hood system. Removed dough mixer and walk in cooler. No Hobart slicer on table, added storage racks. No soda coolers up toward point of sale counter, added ice machine **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).