Central Gyro
653 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218250
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw beef and raw chicken stored over clean vegetables in reach-in-cooler. Operator rearranged reach-in-cooler to proper cook temperatures.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Food grade brushes and fork stored in water next deli cooler on cook line. Water temped at 65°F. Employee removed utensils and dumped water.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs hanging on oven handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs from oven handle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wiping cloth stored under cutting board in prep area. Employee removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.