Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LITTLE GREEK

19022 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3643061
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10953460
DBPR license3912954

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 2/1/2025, operator renewed license today. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes at 48F, manager put tomatoes on ice, retemp at 42F. Cut Lettuce observed at 48F, manger voluntarily through lettuce away.

#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser bottles stored next to deli paper in storage area next to women's restroom.

#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle holding degreaser without label. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three small Co2 tanks next to handwashing sink unsecured. Employee tethered all tanks with chain to wall. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roacheson premises. 1 dead roach on floor near back door Manager removed and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – Drying shelves above 3 compartment sink with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers across from 3 compartment sink.

#6Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers with cracked edges in reach in cooler under grill and reach in cooler next to prep table in back.

#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwaves above prep station has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans above 3 compartment sink not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed Unwashed carrots, tomatoes over ready to eat gyro meat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.