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LITTLE GREEK

Based on 7 health inspections, LITTLE GREEK in GIBSONTON has earned a 1.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1052 4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Crescent Heights
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919671

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in black pepper and mint leaves.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone with food items. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 53 F, cut leafy greens 45 F on counter, employee placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 102 F in cook top. Discussed with employee to turn up heat. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner above single service items.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks. Repeat Violation
  • 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/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. Hand wash sink added near grill. Spoke with plan review and they stated plans have not been submitted. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new hire, employee signed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810124

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Admin Complaint
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Cove molding in disrepair. Admin Complaint
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Employee phone on prep table. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Soda bottles on floor in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
  • 21-44-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.splitter missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: No paperwork towels at kitchen handwash sink. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: No plans submitted for changes. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: No reporting agreements provided for other employees. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836115

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 80 F, employee placed on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.splitter missing vacuum breaker. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink is not accessible to kitchen due to wall between. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Abdelmalak Elarroufe Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. 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/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722283

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasonings.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table above seasonings. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles and multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins on floor under register. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons, and knives not all facing the same direction. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken 72 F, in walk in cooler. Operator states chicken sat on the counter over night.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 72 F, in walk in cooler. Operator states chicken sat on the counter over night. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and rice in walk in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538922

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to register. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, water and lettuce on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in chicken wings.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins on floor near register.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted next to soda machine.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction next to register. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above cheese sauce.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed manager wash and rinsed a container without sanitizing it. Discussed to wash rinse and sanitize dishes.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and chicken over ranch dressings in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 65 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499818

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to register wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets and handle.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction near register. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344516

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on griddle. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on the floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and knives not all facing the same direction near register and soda machine. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 49 F in prep cooler sitting up too high, operator moved to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee medicine on griddle, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation