Athens Grecian Delight
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Athens Grecian Delight 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Athens Grecian Delight was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
Among Port Charlotte restaurants, the typical score is 82; Athens Grecian Delight is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the wall near the water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk on cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); spinach spanakopita (50F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2.5 hours. The operator iced the above foods for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to the wall near the water heater.
36-24-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink blocked with step ladder. Observed operator moving ladder to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler, on line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler, food stored on floor. Observed operator putting away correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shield in side machine with pink mold like substance on it. Observed operator cleaning shield. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed shield inside ice machine with a black mold like substance on it. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing shield **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed some build up on back sides of handles on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in gaskets some debris build up on gaskets
23-03-4
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine interior
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed some food debris build up on reach in handles/ doors
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above prep table/soda table in back store room **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding on cooler/freezer outside wall.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets with food debris on them on reach in coolers on line.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by dish drying area
36-24-5
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in store room a hole in the ceiling tile above where can soda is stored. Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to mop sink. One on left side and one on right side. Observed operator remove dead roaches to garbage can and sanitize area. Priority: Basic
35A-03-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on little reach in freezer next to fryer station. Priority: Basic
14-11-5
86
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
11-27-4
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/ Dawn Elizabeth Larry, 01/11/2018. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted can opener blade. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of whole onion on floor next to entrance of Walk in Freezer. Operator placed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. **Warning**
22-08-4
61
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Athens Grecian Delight last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Athens Grecian Delight on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Athens Grecian Delight?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Athens Grecian Delight.
How does Athens Grecian Delight compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Athens Grecian Delight most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Athens Grecian Delight's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Athens Grecian Delight have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Athens Grecian Delight 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 Athens Grecian Delight inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Athens Grecian Delight is inspected around three times per year on average.
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