DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HUNGRY GREEK BALLENTRAE

With 7 documented inspections, HUNGRY GREEK BALLENTRAE in LUTZ has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

17772 APRILE DRIVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/1/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10874215

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm refilled the chlorine and retested to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables inside carry out bag walk in cooler.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Florida restaurant and lodging for 2 people missing for 3 people over 60 days.

2/3/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10765968

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10 ppm retested to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10753112

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8741698

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm discussed with management to use three compartment sink until machine is fixed. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 43 f cook rice 44 f chicken soup 44 f cook rice 44 f discussed with management to try to ice bath the temperature control foods. Warning

5/9/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8604671

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. Manager removed portion cup Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head on soda machine in dining room. Employee washed rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site

2/16/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8604426

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/2/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8363107

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 basic

  • 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum on service line. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink by three compartment sink cold water handle not working. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles by office manager moved from floor Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp machine tested at 132 f ran 2 times. Discussed with management to use three compartment sink Quaternary ammonia to properly sanitize dishes. Warning