Hellas Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Hellas Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Tarpon Springs facility scores 77, putting Hellas Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small black cooler in prep area - butter pads (46F - Cold Holding), was in walk in cooler over night, moved to freezer, recheck 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manny, expired on 1/ 19/26
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler, salad prep, stained
22-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On end of cook line on top of glass door dessert cooler, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dish area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above cheese in reach in cooler, raw beef moved to bottom of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in server area
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of grill, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
61
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding), employee removed tomato sauce from line **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding), employee removed tomato sauce from line **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher eating then handling clean dishes without washing hands **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of restroom then started putting bakery boxes together without washing hands **Warning**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Main dish machine temperature for final rinse at 150F, manager discontinued use and had employees use back dish machine in back area of kitchen **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area back room blocked by garbage can, garbage can moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used to fill water bottle, discussed proper use of hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All potable cutting boards **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
29
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cooks gloves are heavenly soiled, cook took gloves off and properly washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary Sanitizer bucket at 400ppm. Employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 3 seconds
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly in expo area, manager killed discarded and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair restraints on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hellas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hellas Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hellas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hellas Restaurant.
How does Hellas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Hellas Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Hellas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hellas Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hellas 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 Hellas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hellas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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