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THE GREEKS OF TARPON SPRINGS

THE GREEKS OF TARPON SPRINGS maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating based on 13 health department inspections in TARPON SPRINGS. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 13 reports on file

128 N PINELLAS AVE STE B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13596499

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by 3 compartment sink 5 live roaches on wall behind metal conduit by hand wash sink on cook line. ** Operator killed al and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13630928

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink, operator killed, sanitized wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: 2 live roaches on wall by 3 compartment sink 5 live roaches on wall behind metal conduit by hand wash sink on cook line. Admin Complaint

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13596288

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Not observed **Time Extended**
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.George cook no knowledge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: George not working today. **Time Extended**
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Not observed **Time Extended**

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13631881

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13624249

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table in storage room room over produce, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Chicken on vertical rotisserie glass door cooker, outside of back door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil in storage area, case of water at wait station , moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by rotisserie, moved to bucket Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In black refrigerator in storage room, open package of pork above milk, salad dressing, raw beef over Eggplant, operator rearranged refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink, operator killed, sanitized wall. 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/. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. On warning from previous inspection, due on 2/14/26. Plans were received in Tallahassee on 2/4/26, Denise will be working on them per Carly. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In back storage room, hot water barley drips when turned on. Warning

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10942349

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 9 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of salt and container of flour under hand wash sink near grill. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ziki sauce not covered in two door reach in cooler in prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed water in back of establishment being dumped onto ground Warning
  • 03C-98-1:High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. 3 lbs of gyro meat on stick inside freezer in prep area. Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on cooler near prep hand wash sink over top ziki sauce not covered. Employee moved Raw beef over ready to eat cheese. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 lbs of gyro meat on stick inside freezer in prep area. Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.George cook no knowledge Warning
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher filled with water and spatula inside front hand wash sink near grill. Employee moved Corrected On-Site 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/. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided a probe thermometer to chef. Calibrated thermometer during inspection. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. 3 employees Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep sink Corrected On-Site Warning

6/17/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10856627

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

5/14/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10838791

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

5/13/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10741965

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 3 basic

  • 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

2/13/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10741841

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int

  • 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

12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8890441

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 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

9/16/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8855051

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/9/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8690710

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 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**