Athenian Garden
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Athenian Garden, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Athenian Garden on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards in prep areas have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in employee restroom on floor, went under sink and was not found again or killed. 1 live roach in employee restroom fell on my head, I flushed down toilet **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink Operator killed and discarded **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in employee restroom in corner behind toilet Employee cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: 1 dead roach under dish machine Operator discarded. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards in prep areas have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw marinated lamb (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler shelf under flattop grill. Prepared yesterday around 1PM. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in employee restroom on floor, went under sink and was not found again or killed. 1 live roach in employee restroom fell on my head, I flushed down toilet **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Cutting boards in prep areas have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in employee restroom in corner behind toilet Employee cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cook line. Operator cleaned up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish wash equipment is soiled with black mold like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Oct 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in walk in freezer in has large tear and hole in it **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with accumulation of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on shelf in left corner of end cook line near front expo window 2 rodent droppings on floor in right corner of end of cook line near expo windows **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 2 rodent droppings on prep table shelf near stand mixer 1 rodent dropping on floor in dining room 1 rodent dropping on floor near men's restroom 2 rodent droppings on floor at end of cook line under left corner prep table**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 1 rodent dropping on bag in box soda 1 rodent dropping on floor next to reach in coolers near walk in cooler 1 rodent dropping under left prep table end of cook line All areas cleaned and sanitized **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: 1 live roach under prep table by walk in cooler 1 live roach in employee restroom sink 1 live roach under employee restroom sink No rodent droppings observed this visit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: -1 live roach in stack of styrofoam to go boxes -Roach excrement between styrofoam to go boxes Operator threw out all boxes and roach in outdoor trash receptacle **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in floor in employee restroom 1 dead roach in dry storage area near office 1 dead roach behind door in office 3 dead roaches under dry storage in office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 1 dead roach on deli meat slicer 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in employee restroom 1 dead roach on floor in walk in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 1 dead roach on floor in crevasse between wall and dry storage area near office **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: 1 dead roach in back kitchen near walk in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: -1 dead roach on wet floor sign at kitchen entrance -1 dead roach in bread holding box Areas cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in walk in freezer in has large tear and hole in it **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with accumulation of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance in dish wash area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chocolate mousse (47F Cold Holding); cannoli (47F Cold Holding) in front reach in cooler by entrance -Chicken noodle soup (50F - Cold holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding); shaved gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding) in deli cooler on cook like near expo window Operator moved foods to walk in cooler **Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on shelf in left corner of end cook line near front expo window 2 rodent droppings on floor in right corner of end of cook line near expo windows **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 2 rodent droppings on prep table shelf near stand mixer 1 rodent dropping on floor in dining room 1 rodent dropping on floor near men's restroom 2 rodent droppings on floor at end of cook line under left corner prep table**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on bowl stored over stand mixer 1 live roach in prep cooler gasket 1 live roach under ledge of expo window **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 1 live roach in bin being used for dry food storage. 1 live roach on boxes of food in dry storage in office Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine temped 110F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles soiled with accumulation of slime -Cutting boards at prep stations and on cook line stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles -On reach in cooler door on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep coolers in kitchen and on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in floor in employee restroom 1 dead roach in dry storage area near office 1 dead roach behind door in office 3 dead roaches under dry storage in office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: 1 dead roach on deli meat slicer 1 dead roach in office 1 dead roach in employee restroom 1 dead roach on floor in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in walk in freezer in has large tear and hole in it **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with accumulation of food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance in dish wash area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
37
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chocolate mousse (47F Cold Holding); cannoli (47F Cold Holding) in front reach in cooler by entrance -Chicken noodle soup (50F - Cold holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding); shaved gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding) in deli cooler on cook like near expo window Operator moved foods to walk in cooler **Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings on shelf in left corner of end cook line near front expo window 2 rodent droppings on floor in right corner of end of cook line near expo windows **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on bowl stored over stand mixer 1 live roach in prep cooler gasket 1 live roach under ledge of expo window **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands properly after correction. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles soiled with accumulation of slime -Cutting boards at prep stations and on cook line stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into hand wash sink in kitchen and dirty rag being stored on top of sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Dish machine temped 110F **Warning**
16-53-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles -On reach in cooler door on cook line **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep coolers in kitchen and on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in floor in employee restroom 1 dead roach in dry storage area near office 1 dead roach behind door in office 3 dead roaches under dry storage in office **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor in walk in freezer in has large tear and hole in it **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under cook line and behind prep coolers, and under ware washing area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -lettuce in walk in cooler stored in lined garbage bin on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling on cook line **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with accumulation of food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in cook line **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance in dish wash area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
21-03-4
23
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Employee primed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed dirty dishes then encountered with clean dishes. Inspected educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (53F - Cold Holding). Employee placed item in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards soiled with food debris. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of ice in hand sink on cook line. Employee moved bag of ice **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad made 1-20-25 had No date marked in reach-in cooler in pr area. Employee date marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - 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. Grouper fish label indicates remove from packaging. Employee cut all packages of grouper fish in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods not labeled in dry storage area and walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen and prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Gallons of oil on floor in storage area. Employee moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone, keys on counter next to plates. Employees moved items **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
29
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro cone cooled whole over night then began to reheat. gyro cone 71F Educated employee and stop sale the cone.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Employee educated. Washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of sweet red peppers on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles and area soiled with black mold like debris, can opener soiled with food debris, **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lemon potato made 8-21 no date mark. Employee dated potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cook line no label. Employee labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior door of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to clean plates in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter next to clean silverware. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line soiled with build up of burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
29
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - feta cheese 47 F under 3 hours , dolmades 50 F , goat cheese 45 F in cooler at reach in cooler at cook line - manager placed bags of ice on food ( corrective action )recheck 40 F dolmades , goat cheese 43 F Feta cheese 44 F - shrimp 45 F , grouper 45 F , cooked rice 45 F in cooler overnight not temperatures taken this day ( see stop sale) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shrimp 45 F ,grouper 45 F , cooked rice 45 F in cooler overnight not temperatures taken this day - manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored inside glass door cooler in prep area - reviewed with manager . - manager removed medicine **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit ( chlorine) not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda nozzle soiled -soiled can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Javier , Pedro missing proof
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made previous morning no date marking
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf at cook line
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - 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. - discussed proper thawing with manager
06-09-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair located opposite stove with water accumulation inside . Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front line and back storage room
51-11-4
Basic - -Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled handle of microwave - soiled handle of reach in cooler opposite stove
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid - shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler opposite stove
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Lawn equipment battery chargers stored next to bag of sugar on shelf at expo line - manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Knife handle taped . Manager removed knife from use - cracked lids on container at expo line **Corrective Action Taken**
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storage area - Reviewed with manager
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cooler door and inside insulation on doors missing at cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- glasses stacked at beverage station
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and backpacks stored next to containers of salt in dry storage area . Manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at front line - discussed with manager - manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
8
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed hand washing baking sheets in tripe sink and using sanitizer
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at dish machine handled dirty equipment then proceeded to stack clean equipment without changing gloves or washing hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on top of gyro meat broilers Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/ More than 4 employees present with no valid CFM. Per operator, employees with valid CFM temporarily working at other location
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pastitsio in walk in freezer prepared and frozen on 0/3
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.over kitche
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep tables
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Baking sheets staked on speed rack
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in kitchen
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage room
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over prepared salads in glass reach in cooler
08B-17-4
27
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dishwasher drink on table with clean dishes
12B-07-4
86
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Athenian Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Athenian Garden on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Athenian Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Athenian Garden.
How does Athenian Garden compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Athenian Garden most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Athenian Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Athenian Garden have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Athenian Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Athenian Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Athenian Garden is inspected around four times per year on average.
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