COSTAS RESTAURANT
521 ATHENS STREET · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer bucket. Re checked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above open container of water in refrigerator next to two-compartment sink. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth chlorine solution stored next to two-compartment sink with food thawing exceeding 200ppm. Employee discarded chlorine solution. Reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cutter stored in bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. **Warning**
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/ CFM Stelianos Migadakis arrived during inspection. Discussed with operator a CFM needs to be present when 4 or more people are engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Gerardo Heredia **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Gerardo Heredia Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Xanthy Kanis Expired on 04-19-2024. 2. Christi B Expired on 04-19-2024. 3. Lorenzo Pedraza 06-20-2023 **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle hanging on trash can on cooks line containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 13
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps between hood filters. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are hanging on trash can on cooks line. Employee placed tongs in warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers is used to store food located inside walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Multiple pans of meat pies. b. Pan of Spanakopita **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Water faucet missing at three-compartment sink. A water hose is attached in place of faucet. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:37 PM.
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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.