THE GREEKS OF TARPON SPRINGS
128 N PINELLAS AVE STE B · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed water in back of establishment being dumped onto ground **Warning**
03C-98-1High 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-05-6High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 9
11-07-5Intermediate – 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**
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-09-4Intermediate – 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**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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**
05-08-4Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – 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-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Ziki sauce not covered in two door reach in cooler in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.