Greek Island Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Greek Island Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, which has been cited three times.
Among Largo restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced frozen cone unable to verify cooling parameters. Cone discarded. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese pie and spinach pie. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing in sink no water running.
06-01-5
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed left over gyro cone being reheated from previous day. Item discarded.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach pie. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Confirmation # 247718280 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to office.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket.
24-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Under cooks line table. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Manager removed bucket from sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line . Manager placed paper towels in dispenser . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area . Manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - -Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. -Bottles of water on the floor in front counter area . . Manager relocated food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Manager scheduled repair this day **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatziki sauce 55F, rice 56 F , butter 56 F in reach in cooler at front counter area . No temperatures taken today .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( thawing spinach ) in walk in cooler . Manager removed bag and placed plastic wrap over top of the spinach **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024. operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -5 live roaches on piping near shelf above prep table at cook line -5 live roaches on shelf above prep table at cook line -3 live roaches underside of shelf above prep table at cook line - 3 live roaches on floor under triple sink - 22 live roaches on wooden legs of triple sink - 4 live roaches on wall behind sign near dish machine area . - 2 live roaches in underside of shelf in dish washing area Reviewed with manager
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present on shelf, shelf bracket , wall along shelf above prep table in cook line and behind sign on the wall in the dishwashing area
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tzatziki sauce 55F, rice 56 F , butter 56 F in reach in cooler at front counter area . No temperatures taken today .
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager .
05-10-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on shelf next to plates . Manager placed plates in dish washing area to be washed - 1 dead roach inside reach in freezer located near wooden support board. - 2 dead roaches on floor behind soda dispenser in the front counter area. - 4 dead roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen Reviewed with manager .
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food ( soup ) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Reviewed food storage with manager . Manager relocated soup **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed under triple sink
14-06-4
30
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10cans of marinara sauce dented. **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. Dishmachine ppm 0 Operator set-up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches underneath dish machine. 9 live roaches on floor on side of gas oven 1 under floor on cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling food and other doing task without washing hands and changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth non top of cook grill is 131f 1:15pm Cream of chicken soup 121f 1:16pm Gyro meat temp is at 77f 1:20pm Emailed operator written procedures for time in public health Operator placed items on flat top grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on food cart in dish area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in the kitchen. Soda spray spigots, ice tea spigot at wait station. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in wait station area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink near cook line and near office does not have paper towel dispenser **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken near walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 cans of marinara sauce dented. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in hall near restroom. 5 dead roach under steam table in kitchen. 10 dead roaches on floor under dish machine **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk-in cooler not IDd/segregated. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near stand alone freezer in dish area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floored in kitchen area soiled with food debris Floored soiled under wait station equipment. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floored in kitchen area soiled with food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Three 5:gallon of buckets of tarter sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind stand-alone freezer in dish area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Behind oven and grill. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above steam table. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee bottled drinks in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable Prep sink pipe leaking water. **Warning**
29-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth under cutting board on steam table line. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oregano, powered garlic not in original container. Items not identified. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with debris **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead insects in spider web behind gas oven. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tank not secured dry storage area. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
8
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 machine tested at 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Operator stated at time of Call back inspection that repair man was scheduled today. Using three compartment sink for ware washing until dish machine is repaired. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets shows accumulation of debris and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Fry baskets have accumulation of debris and greases. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen shows mold like substance on interior. Metal pan holding ice scoop shows accumulation of debris. Employee changed out pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tank at front counter not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on top of microwaves in kitchen on cook line used to set plate ware on top of. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in dirty container in rear of establishment in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust on interior of white microwave in kitchen located behind the fryers. Base for toaster oven in kitchen on cook line by fryer is made of stone/rock. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White Microwave on cook line shows accumulation of debris on interior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on three door walk-in cooler shows accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Excessive sour cream containers reused throughout the establishment for food and other storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under black Hand wash sink on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Greek Island Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Greek Island Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Greek Island Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Greek Island Restaurant.
How does Greek Island Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Greek Island Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has Greek Island Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greek Island Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Greek Island Restaurant 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 Greek Island Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Greek Island Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants