Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GREEK ISLAND RESTAURANT

1501 CLEARWATER LARGO RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33770

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3382975
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8474730
DBPR license6215671

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 15, 2024 1:34 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 16, 2024 10:26 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( thawing spinach ) in walk in cooler . Manager removed bag and placed plastic wrap over top of the spinach **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024. operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -5 live roaches on piping near shelf above prep table at cook line -5 live roaches on shelf above prep table at cook line -3 live roaches underside of shelf above prep table at cook line – 3 live roaches on floor under triple sink – 22 live roaches on wooden legs of triple sink – 4 live roaches on wall behind sign near dish machine area . – 2 live roaches in underside of shelf in dish washing area Reviewed with manager

#8High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present on shelf, shelf bracket , wall along shelf above prep table in cook line and behind sign on the wall in the dishwashing area

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tzatziki sauce 55F, rice 56 F , butter 56 F in reach in cooler at front counter area . No temperatures taken today .

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatziki sauce 55F, rice 56 F , butter 56 F in reach in cooler at front counter area . No temperatures taken today .

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager .

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on shelf next to plates . Manager placed plates in dish washing area to be washed – 1 dead roach inside reach in freezer located near wooden support board. – 2 dead roaches on floor behind soda dispenser in the front counter area. – 4 dead roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen Reviewed with manager .

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food ( soup ) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Reviewed food storage with manager . Manager relocated soup **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed under triple sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.