Staten Island, NY — Gyro King, an Indian cuisine restaurant located at 1727 Richmond Rd, received a score of 47 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 6, 2026. The score places the establishment well above the 28-point threshold for a Grade C rating, with inspectors documenting two critical violations during the visit.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 9, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

The inspection identified two critical violations at the Richmond Road location. No non-critical violations were recorded.

The first critical violation, cited under Code 04A, documented that no manager or supervisor of food operations held a valid Food Protection Certificate (FPC). New York City requires that every food service establishment have at least one certified food protection supervisor present during all hours of operation. The absence of a certified manager represents a fundamental gap in food safety oversight, as FPC holders are trained to identify and prevent conditions that can lead to foodborne illness.

The second critical violation, cited under Code 06A, addressed inadequate personal cleanliness among staff. Inspectors noted issues that may have included soiled outer garments with possible contaminants, lack of effective hair restraints where required, jewelry worn on hands or arms, or fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. These personal hygiene requirements exist to prevent physical and biological contaminants from coming into contact with food during preparation and service.

Food Safety Context

The violations documented at Gyro King relate to core food safety principles established under NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, which together form the regulatory framework governing food service establishments in New York City.

The Food Protection Certificate requirement, outlined in NYC Health Code §81.15, ensures that at least one person with formal training in food safety principles is overseeing operations at all times. The certification covers critical knowledge areas including proper food temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, allergen awareness, and sanitary food handling practices. Operating without a certified supervisor means there may be no trained individual on-site to recognize or correct unsafe food handling conditions.

Personal cleanliness standards, as defined under the FDA Food Code and adopted by NYC, serve as a primary barrier against contamination. Hair restraints prevent physical contamination of food, clean outer garments reduce the risk of introducing pathogens into food preparation areas, and restrictions on hand jewelry and nail polish minimize surfaces where bacteria can harbor and potentially transfer to food.

A score of 47 indicates that inspectors identified conditions requiring significant corrective action. For context, NYC restaurant inspection scores are calculated by assigning point values to each violation found, with critical violations carrying higher point values than general (non-critical) violations.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available for this establishment in the DOHMH public database. The March 6, 2026 inspection represents the first recorded inspection for Gyro King at this location. This could indicate the restaurant is a relatively new establishment or is operating under a new permit.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores. Lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with health code requirements:

  • A: 0–13 points — The restaurant is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations
  • B: 14–27 points — The restaurant has conditions that need improvement
  • C: 28 or more points — The restaurant has conditions that require significant corrective action

Gyro King's score of 47 falls into the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection have the opportunity to request a re-inspection. The establishment may post a "Grade Pending" card while awaiting adjudication or re-inspection.

Residents can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH public database at the NYC Open Data portal or by searching the ABC Eats platform. Inspection reports, including specific violation codes and scores, are public record and updated regularly as new inspections are completed.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Gyro King including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.