DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE GREEKS OF TARPON SPRINGS

128 N PINELLAS AVE STE B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10856627

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in prep room. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 1 dead roach in the server area on the floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area,Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on the cookline. No beard guards. Chefs put on hats and operator will order beard guards **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: 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. Missing for Evazzelos who has worked at establishment for a week and washes dishes. Employee read and signed the employee reporting agreement at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink in the prep room. Operator stocked. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs above moussaka. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Greek lemon potato’s (123F - Hot Holding) potatoes cooked and then relocated to steam well on cookline. Operator states that the potato’s have been there for 30 minutes. Asked operator to reheat potatoes, employee turned the temperature up. Reheated to 190F. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

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**