Inspection Report

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STELLA'S GREEK CUISINE

4783 SWIFT RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499069
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8878693
DBPR license6804617

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate9 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 1

#10High 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. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food prep table on the cook line. The employee properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use scoops stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in-use scoops for flour, sugar,and rice stored on top of soiled lids. The operator removed the scoops for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use spatula stored in between a cutting board and food prep table on the cook line. The operator properly stored the spatula. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe on the dishmachine.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.

#9Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. The operator discarded the solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.