THE GREEKS OF TARPON SPRINGS
128 N PINELLAS AVE STE B
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink then storing on shelf without sanitizing dishes. Discussed with PIC proper warewashing procedures. Employee in the process of re washing items. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Dishes not being washed at this time **Time Extended**
- 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/. Establishment opened wall next to dining room. Added hand wash sink, display case, reach-in freezer, two reach-in coolers, and expresso machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Spoke to Briana in plan review. No revised plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that two 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 2025-02-13: No employee reporting agreement for any employees at this time **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: No proof of employee training for any employees at this time **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in soda machine ice bin located in wait station. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink then storing on shelf without sanitizing dishes. Discussed with PIC proper warewashing procedures. Employee in the process of re washing items. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. From steam table on cooks line at 3:00pm. Operator turned steam table temperature valve up. Rechecked temp at 3:30pm reading 154f a. cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding); **Corrective Action Taken** **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/. Establishment opened wall next to dining room. Added hand wash sink, display case, reach-in freezer, two reach-in coolers, and expresso machine. **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that two 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**
- 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. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended**
- 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/. No prep sink, two gyro machines, reach in cooler, fryers, ice machine, two coolers, rotisserie machine added that are not on plans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Plans have been sent and received but not approved **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).