Acropolis Greek Taverna
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
55
Score
Acropolis Greek Taverna appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Acropolis Greek Taverna was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Observed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Acropolis Greek Taverna's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Priority: High Priority
50-17-3
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed main cutting boards on cooks line are stained at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed salad station cutting board is grooved at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved onions to shelf **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at time of inspection n Priority: Basic
10-20-4
Basic - Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 orders of salmon thawed in packaging stating to not thaw in package. Operator disposed of fish during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
06-09-1
Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks stored outside not secured at time of inspection Priority: Basic
51-11-4
55
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line in kitchen. Sangrias dispersers. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours in kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear and metal containers on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt over cake in reach in cooler. Management relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen and at bar near soda machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dressing reach in cooler for servers.
14-09-4
67
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed cleaning supplies stored in hand wash sink in pizza room at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk rice at time of inspection.
10-01-5
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pita bread stored in togo bag in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved flat bread to food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line grooved at time of inspection
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to in use cutting board at time of inspection. Operator moved drink to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen around line cook equipment at time of inspection
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on walk in freezer floor at time of inspection. Operator moved food to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
14
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acropolis Greek Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acropolis Greek Taverna on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Acropolis Greek Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Acropolis Greek Taverna.
How does Acropolis Greek Taverna compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Acropolis Greek Taverna most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Acropolis Greek Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acropolis Greek Taverna have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Acropolis Greek Taverna means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Acropolis Greek Taverna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acropolis Greek Taverna is inspected around three times per year on average.
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