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ATHENS RESTAURANT

226 MAIN ST · SAFETY HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34695

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3384847
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8480378
DBPR license6200165

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer ppm 0ppm. Operator to utilize 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the machine can be repaired.

#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw egg mixture stored over deli turkey. Operator moved egg mixture to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw eggs (71F – held on counter); cooked hash browns (117F – held on counter); breakfast potatoes (91F – held on counter)

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operation provided paper towels at hand wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Gallon paint stored near bottles water in dry storage. Discussed the need to separate paint from food and clean utensils. Operator moved water **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep area and storage areas. Walls soiled cook line , prep area and storage areas.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor in store room. Operator moved bottled water to be a minimum of 6" off the floor **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall near hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen on the right.

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 employee beverages stored in glass front cooler near front counter. Operator moved beverages. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line contain food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.