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SOFIA'S GREEK CAFE

1446 S BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3413063
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8578273
DBPR license6216995

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority03C-98-1

High Priority – Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. Gyro cook yesterday – manager stated that wasn't cooked for more than 60 minutes yesterday. current internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated and email owner gyro cone information. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second deli cooler from left- gyro meat (60F – Cold Holding) Pan above top of deli cooler put there yesterday. Owner discarded.

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made yesterday with no date mark. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on prep table in front of restaurant near clean silverware. And back of restaurant near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic22-08-4

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

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Falafel made yesterday 3-21 on backing sheets no cover in reach in freezer near slicer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:15 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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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.