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KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL

KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL in TARPON SPRINGS has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

619 North Pinellas Avenue
Florida, 34689
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10942898

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 5 int

  • 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. 0 ppm, Chlorine sanitizer jug empty, operator put another jug on. 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
  • 03C-97-2:High Priority - Schwarma meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator started cooking at 9:40, turned rotisserie off at 1:00, turned rotisserie back on at 2:30, 60F. Heated to 175F Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at wait station - butter pads (60F - Cold Holding) recheck 41F.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizing
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line

6/12/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8780459

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on shelf over prep table in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator disposed of coffee during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged bread stored on floor on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved bread to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bulk sauces in reach in cooler in storage room at time of inspection.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained on some equipment at time of inspection.

5/15/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8579391

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near warewashing area.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above three-compartment sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator has three-compartment sink setup. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near ice machine located near warewashing area.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water stored on top of open reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bottled water. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef refrigerator in storage room.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cooks line at 2:00pm. Operator turned steam table temp up. Re check at 2:45pm a. cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding) 144f **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in storage area used more than 4 hours ago soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Niki Hatzleris arrived during inspection. Discussed with manager a CFM needs to be present when 4 or more employees are engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle in three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squeeze bottles containing pink substance in warewashing area and on shelf storage area.

2/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8579026

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 basic

  • 28-04-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Mop water dumped in toilet per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Manager stated that the mop water is being dumped in a bucket outside next to the dumpster. No bucket observed at time of inspection. I asked the manager where the soiled water is disposed of when the bucket is full. There is presently no suitable place to dump mop water with no mop saint. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at back storage room and prep room. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Cases of pork on the floor in prep room **Time Extended**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No curbed mop sink has been installed at time of inspectionAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 46F in the middle 41F at edge of container cooled in deep food container over night. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Nothing being cooled at time of inspection **Time Extended**

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8379353

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 basic

  • 28-04-5:Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Mop water dumped in toilet per operator. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at back storage room and prep room. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 46F in the middle 41F at edge of container cooled in deep food container over night. See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Beef 46F 41F at edge of pan cooling in deep food container over night. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored above bag in box beverage, concentrate. Operator moved chemical to get in Compliance. Corrected On-Site Warning