Athenian Garden
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Athenian Garden has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Athenian Garden on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. 2 (12oz) portions of commercially packaged ROP fish thawed in standing reach-in cooler located on west wall of kitchen.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener soiled across from cook line.
22-02-4
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. 2 (12oz) portions of commercially packaged ROP fish thawed in standing reach-in cooler located on west wall of kitchen. Discussed with kitchen manager proper methods for thawing commercially packaged ROP fish and effective changes 1-1-2026.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2-1-2026. License is current
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on glass shaker pints put away for storage at server wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets with mixture of dried herbs and spices on floor in front prep salad station. Discussed with PIC to elevate items from the ground.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of legs on equipment/tables in kitchen soiled with accumulation of old grease.
23-03-4
61
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gyro meat inside reach in cooler right side of cook line not date. Employee dated 9-21 during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door of walk in cooler near handle. Handle of microwave at cook line. Ice bin handle front service station.
14-71-4
Basic - Interior of microwave at cook line has accumulation of grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Deli cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored top of steam table. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
May 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dish washer 10ppm chlorine. Employee primed machine and corrected sanitizer to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Employee put tomatoes in reach in freezer for quick chill. Retemped tomatoes at 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of cleaner on buss tray in walk thru area. Labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer not dispensed by dish machine 10ppm. Employee primed machine and 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged by leaking water at front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in stand up cooler on cook line. Employee property separated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food debris **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/ 8 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, gyro meat in stand up cooler on cook line held more than 24 hours no date marking. Employee dated items **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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 not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw. Employee removed grouper from packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License 2-1-2025
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in dry storage area out back.
08B-38-4
45
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee primed sanitizer system. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago soiled with food debris. Cutting board on reach-in cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized meat slicer. Discussed with PIC stained cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle located in warewashing containing turquoise soap not labeled. PIC labeled bottle by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in outdoor shed area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage canister on top of cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed canister. Discussed with PIC cleaning and sanitizing area.
12B-07-4
50
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles Above cook line soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen area next to cook line. . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris in reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); feta (45F - Cold Holding) Employee placed items in the freezer cut tomatoes 41F- American cheese 42F - Feta cheese 39F* **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions and peppers 97F. Employee reheated onions and peppers to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Site Package Rice pudding made daily has no Label on a the food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Manager removed items from front dining room cooler. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Chlorine reading 0ppm at dish machine. 2 compartment sink was set up with quaternary reading 200ppm. **Warning**
16-59-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by back door not secured properly. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles Above cook line soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards have cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in salad area soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen area next to cook line. . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris in reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in tuna fish. Employee removed plastic cup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
27
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 3 food handlers without food handler certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dimitrios Gogas is manager on duty with no food manager certification **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 5 food handlers with no certified food manager on duty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Person in charge unable to name the 8 major food allergens **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
53A-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over sour cream in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
45
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y split on mop sink with no vacuum breaker for hose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rusinova Nikolina expired 05/16/2022. Other certified food manager present named Theresa Sterling that has certificate current through 2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler of cook line, **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink in front server's station has ice well where ice is scooper. No handwash sink visible from area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Handwash sink of front prep area. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda nozzle on front line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Ice machine of front prep area **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on sticky trap under dish machine area 2 dead roaches on sticky trap under rolling cart that holds clean utensils and food 2 dead roaches under handwash sink of kitchen. 10 dead roaches on stick trip on floor of front line prep area. 1 dead roach on floor of front line prep area. 1 dead roach on floor of bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: 1 dead roach under handwash sink of kitchen 1 dead roach on floor of kitchen by standing mixer and reach-in cooler. Employee discarded roaches then cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf next to microwave on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above prep table of front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink of front prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave on cook line, Mold-like substance on base components of soda fountain on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach-in cooler of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Athenian Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Athenian Garden on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Athenian Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 61 out of 100, which is lower 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 six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Athenian Garden 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 Athenian Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Athenian Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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