STELLA'S GREEK CUISINE
4783 SWIFT RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over parmesan cheese in the walk in cooler. Observed raw fish stored over cut lettuce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operators probe thermometer read 180F for cooked chicken. Observed inspectors probe thermometer read 140F for cooked chicken. The operator calibrated the thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee vape pen stored on a shelf above a food preparation area. The employee properly stored the personal item. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a wrist watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.