DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE GREEKS OF TARPON SPRINGS

128 N PINELLAS AVE STE B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10838791

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741965

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Owner handled cell phone then prepared drinks for customers without washing hands Warning
  • 03C-97-2:High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live walking across behind food under top of cooler 4 live behind wood where microwave is stored 2 live in between upright cooler and wall by back door Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in top part of reach in cooler Warning

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741841

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890441

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855051

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8690710

  • 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**