MYTHOS GREEK BISTRO
2501 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – (2) Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) can of roasted eggplant pulp (1) can of baked giant beans **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – (5) Live, small flying insects found. (2) located in rear prep are/door to walk-in cooler (1) in dining room, located near the restrooms (1) at front bar located near broken dish machine (1) inside kitchen located around the reach-in deli cooler along North wall Discussed findings with Supervisor LDW. Advised to educate employees on preventative and reactive measures. Advised to issue a warning and next day callback. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Located in reach-in cooler along North wall; cut gyro meat (48F – Cold Holding) Item held in reach-in cooler overnight and undisturbed **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach-in cooler along North wall; cut gyro meat (48F – Cold Holding) Employee stated item was held overnight inside unit. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to dump drink waste. Discussed with employee to utilize sink for handwashing purposes only **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front bar hand wash sink. Discussed with employees to try and correct during inspection. Operator provided paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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/. **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. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in kitchen unable to dispense soap. **Warning**
Basic 11
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine at front bar is not operating and in disrepair. Discussed with operator replacing or repairing the unit and to utilize the dish machine in the kitchen **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cook line **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Employee relocated and elevated oil for safer storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in rear prep area with a build up of debris. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler along the North wall in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to the kitchen was open at the beginning of inspection. (5) Live flies observed at inspection. Operator closed the door during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler in kitchen, and two reach-in coolers in the front patio bar. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen slow draining. Employee cleaned out drain and corrected. Sink adequately draining. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind three compartment sink with black grime. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Discussed with employees methods for proper storage such as elevating solution with a separate container and the double bucket method. Solution was proper,y stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:44 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.