ATHENS FAMILY RESTAURANT
2300 BEE RIDGE RD STE 301
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf u Dee cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1 /2024. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed license expired 12/1/24 Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelf u Dee cooking equipment. Warning
- 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. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1 /2024. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed black hose on splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at 2 hand wash sinks. Employee added. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed at both hand wash sink sinks no soap. Employee corrected by adding. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front counter hand sink not working. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed cold water working only. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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.Observed dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed chlorine on dish machine rinse 0 ppm. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing and lids broken on shared dumpster with plaza.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed front counter hand sink not working.
- 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.Observed dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm. 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. Observed soup in steam table at 107F. Cook reheated above 165F. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter with black hose.
- 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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on right door on reachin cooler on cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Soiled gaskets on reachin cooler .
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan cover.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).