Hungry Greek
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Hungry Greek appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insect control device/ bug zapper installed”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Zephyrhills restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of food handler training records.
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on the char grill with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Label on a 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. Baklava cheesecake and cannoli in drink cooler for customer self service. Operator moved items to cooler with no customer access. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed Potato Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on assembly line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator removed and iced some products down. - Observed Baklava Cheesecake (46F - Cold Holding); Cannoli (46F - Cold Holding) in counter top pastry case cooler. Operator stated items were below 41F less than 4 hours ago. Operator removed and placed items in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Insect control device/ bug zapper installed over three compartment sink sanitized side of drain boards. Operator unplugged and will have moved. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-02-4
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. stop sale cooked potatoes 49 f cooked last night at 6pm checked temperature at 1:54 pm at 49 f degrees
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. stop sale cooked potatoes 49 f cooked last night at 6pm checked temperature at 1:54 pm at 49 f degrees
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat table chicken soup 127 f manager reheated to 165 f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
55
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed at the entrance of the kitchen. O cross contamination observed.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink no vacuum breaker. Hoses attached
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked gyro meat not removed from spindle before cooling. Discussed with operator the need to shave down gyro meat before cooling at the end of the business day.
03D-15-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over drain board of 3 compartment sink. Discussed the need to move the insect control device to an area away from food or clean equipment.
35B-02-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Raw salmon not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thawing, manager opened packages **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed in depth with operator.
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator showed temporary license and is waiting for permanent license.
50-09-4
82
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed pans stored together wet. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed wet nesting. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw shell eggs stored over tziki sauce. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed a trash can blocking the hand sink. Manager moved the trash clan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed some employees with no certification.
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed pans stored together wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed the mop stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Greek on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Greek?
Across the inspection record, “insect control device/ bug zapper installed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Greek.
How does Hungry Greek compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Hungry Greek most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Hungry Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Greek have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Greek 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 Hungry Greek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Greek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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