Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

LITTLE GREEK FRESH GRILL FOWLER

2548 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 26, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3428279
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8700998
DBPR license3915890

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 26, 2024 4:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 27, 2024 3:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs stored over milk and margarine. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Egg salad marked June 17th. Discussed with operator. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach in office storage area. 1 live next to mop sink. 2 live roaches under three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Rice (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (46F – Cold Holding); Feta (46F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Potatoes (46F – Cold Holding); Feta (46F – Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Discussed with operator on having food manager on duty. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator education packet containing consumer advisory. Operator hand wrote consumer advisory at time of inspection. Operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made potato salad not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on front service counter **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in back storage area. 2 dead roaches in office storage area. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink 1 dead roach under dry storage rack. 1 egg sac under three compartment sink 2 dead roaches near mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic lids on storage rack. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not maintaining temperature. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.