Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ACROPOLIS GREEK TAVERNA

1833 E 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2016
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2652296
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6083858
DBPR license3911800

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 19, 2016 2:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 20, 2016 11:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
10 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 10

#16High Priority29-44-4

High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Marinara **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority12A-07-4

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19High Priority03C-97-1

High Priority – Gryo meat in a broiler that is turned off. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffed grape leaves 49°f, cheese 53°f, raw chicken 41-54°f, tirosalata 49°f, red pepper hummus 53°f **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#21High Priority03B-01-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked vegetables 112°f **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Greek dressing over olives in walk in cooler, Greek dressing over bread in reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 under reach in coolers on cook line, 6 behind ice machine, 1 on wall by server tray racks, approximately 15 under reach in cooler and shelving next to reach in cooler, 2 under dish machine, 1 under cook line, 1 by gyro broiler table pest control on site period to inspection being complete **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#24High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall by server tray racks **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority41-02-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaner by vinegar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#26Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Cook line **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server station **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-4

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Upstairs storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 on wall by server tray racks, 1 in bar, 1 under shelving **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. On top of can of ketchup **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable, reach in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along baseboards/under cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Plastic separating from wall, cove molding missing/separating from wall **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-14-4

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic38-12-4

Basic – Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic35B-07-4

Basic – Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic23-12-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.