Costas Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
78
Score
Costas Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tarpon Springs restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup - 2 7 lb cans Beets -3 106oz can Garbanzo beans - 2 6.88 lb **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 1 6lb 10oz can of sliced beets 1 6.63lb can of diced beets 3 6.88lb can of garbanzo beans, 2 7lb can of ketchup **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Ketchup - 2 7 lb cans Beets -3 106oz can Garbanzo beans - 2 6.88 lb **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 1 6lb 10oz can of sliced beets 1 6.63lb can of diced beets 3 6.88lb can of garbanzo beans, 2 7lb can of ketchup **Time Extended**
08B-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor by cook line Oven **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Fry oil stored on floor of kitchen near hot holding area. Potatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over pan of feta cheese, trays of shell eggs over bags of shredded Parmesan cheese operator moved chicken and eggs to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); mousala (44F - Cold Holding); spanakopita (44F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (45F - Cold Holding); dolmades (43F - Cold Holding); stuffed peppers (44F - Cold Holding) temperatures not taken today , operator adjusted temperature, moved some foods to freezer, put ice bags on others. will call for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes in steam table -cooked potatoes (117F), cooked 40 minutes ago, moved to stove, heated to 170F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Above prep table/ clean plates in dish room. Moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup - 2 7 lb cans Beets -3 106oz can Garbanzo beans - 2 6.88 lb **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. 0 ppm, operator changed chlorine bucket, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Ketchup - 2 7 lb cans Beets -3 106oz can Garbanzo beans - 2 6.88 lb **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor by cook line Oven **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
37
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); white sauce (48F - Cold Holding); roasted chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator iced all food **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Wet wiping cloth on reach in cooler cutting board on cook line **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari in standing water in kitchen, water temperature 61F **Warning**
06-01-5
67
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw octopus removed from original packaging stored on feta cheese in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat on top of reach-in cooler gyro meat (70F - Hot Holding). Operator placed item on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on trash can on cooks line containing degreaser not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Sour cream containers being reused to store raw meats in reach-in cooler across from fat-fryer.
25-32-4
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer bucket. Re checked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above open container of water in refrigerator next to two-compartment sink. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine solution stored next to two-compartment sink with food thawing exceeding 200ppm. Employee discarded chlorine solution. Reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cutter stored in bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ CFM Stelianos Migadakis arrived during inspection. Discussed with operator a CFM needs to be present when 4 or more people are engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Gerardo Heredia **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Gerardo Heredia Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Xanthy Kanis Expired on 04-19-2024. 2. Christi B Expired on 04-19-2024. 3. Lorenzo Pedraza 06-20-2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging on trash can on cooks line containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Water faucet missing at three-compartment sink. A water hose is attached in place of faucet. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps between hood filters. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are hanging on trash can on cooks line. Employee placed tongs in warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on cooks line used more than 24 hours ago are soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers is used to store food located inside walk-in freezer. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Multiple pans of meat pies. b. Pan of Spanakopita **Warning**
08B-12-5
16
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor of cook line. The roach was disposed of and the area was cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings located on an upper shelf in dish room area next to clean dishes. Operator removed the dishes to be washed ,rinsed and sanitized. Droppings discarded and the shelf was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Liquid cement stored next to clean dishes in dish wash area. Operator moved liquid cement. **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor in the corner near the walk in freezer next to shelving. Operator discarded the roach then cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor of cook line **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave by dishwasher rusted on frame.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Canned goods stored on floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Baffles missing from one hood filter.
14-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup in dressing in cooks line. Cup no handle in cooked rice on cooks line. Bowl no handle in flour.
14-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Costas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Costas Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Costas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Costas Restaurant.
How does Costas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Costas Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Costas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Costas Restaurant 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 Costas Restaurant 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 Costas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Costas Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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