Little Greek Fresh Grill

243 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Little Greek Fresh Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 67, which Little Greek Fresh Grill's 45 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm quat, manager remade tested 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 120 F next to grill, manager placed on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad not date marked in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Used glove left on cutting board, manager discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-30-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink, advised manager to place bucket to catch the water.
29-11-4
45
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and vape on shelf above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
67
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. operator secured at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed onions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Raw chicken over onions in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink on prep table with no lid or straw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Employee drink on shelf above prep table. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Peppers and sauce on floor throughout kitchen. Eggs on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unable to determine if lights are shatterproof. Discussed with operator bring in documentation if they are shatterproof. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and walls soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
41
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Greek Fresh Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Greek Fresh Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Greek Fresh Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Greek Fresh Grill.

How does Little Greek Fresh Grill compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?

Little Greek Fresh Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.

Has Little Greek Fresh Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Greek Fresh Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Little Greek Fresh Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Little Greek Fresh Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Greek Fresh Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.