Little Greek Fresh Grill
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
37
Score
Little Greek Fresh Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pot of cooked rice in walk in cooler prepped at 11:00 am at 144 f at 3:30 pm
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cough in hands pick up phone without washing hands , employee washed hands. Discussed with employee the importance of handwashing.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current License expired
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pot of cooked rice in walk in cooler prepped at 11:00 am at 144 f at 3:30 pm
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter , employee placed soap at hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter , Employee placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on counter next to cash register, employee moved item. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and headphones on counter where to go food is placed,employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at sink by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
37
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia at three compartment sink over 500ppm. Manager adjusted to 150ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Employee touched another employee hair then proceed to work on the front line cook without first washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing Vacuum breaker.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front line Reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
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/ No CFM present with 4 employees present. Operator arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line Employee handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line Employee handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on chemical shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at front line without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water on floor next to front service Reach in cooler. 3 buckets of dressing on floor in back kitchen area. Manager relocated buckets to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front line Employee handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of take out containers stored on floor in back office.
25-05-4
29
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025. Reviewed with manager
50-17-3
Intermediate - Dog in back kitchen food prep area near office. Person in charge stated dog is a service animal. Service dog is not controlled by owner as the owner is not present at time of inspection . Person in charge put up a cardboard separator between office and back food prep area . Dog was able to move cardboard to step into kitchen .Person in charge closed the office door Reviewed with the person in charge . **Admin Complaint**
35A-22-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No hot or cold water at hand wash sink in front cook line area . Reviewed with person in charge
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink in front cook line area . Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks are for washing hands only .
31A-11-4
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. Marco does not have food handler training hired over 60 days
53B-13-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged sink in front counter area . Reviewed with person in charge
29-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Person in charge eating in walk in cooler . Reviewed with person in charge .
12B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk in cooler . Reviewed with person in charge
12B-13-4
50
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in dish area and 1 in office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: 1 live fly on wall behind cutting board in dry dish area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47F put into freezer reached 41F, Cheesecake 46F put into freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Potato salad 51F. Cheesecake 54F, placed in front display cooler at 10am. Operator moved to reach in freezer at 12:25pm. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomato 48F - 50F cooling 10am retemped 43F at 2:30pm operator placed into reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Tomato 54F. Prepped at 11:45am. Tempted at 12:18am. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cold hold drawer interior, wall slicer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Wall slice soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Employee drink on table next to microwave. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic food storage containers in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer interior, reach in cooler gaskets, walk in cooler shelving, dry storage shelving, walk cooler door handle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go items stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. On dry storage shelf by reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed garlic powder and sugar on dry storage shelf. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
39
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 10 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Gyro meat sliced from cone cooking on rotisserie did not undergo a secondary cook step to ensure all parts, internal and external, reach a minimum temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Cooking gyro 138F - 162F did not undergo secondary cook. Employee put onto flattop grill reached 172F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-15-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in dish area and 1 in office **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 100ppm quaternary. Line not pulling sanitizer into sink. Had employee manually add to sink reached 300ppm quaternary ammonia **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over baklava in walk in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched soiled walk in cooler door then went back to food prep **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47F put into freezer reached 41F, Cheesecake 46F put into freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomato 48F - 50F cooling 10am retemped 43F at 2:30pm operator placed into reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on shelf with seasonings. Operator moved. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut tomatoes covered and in container greater than 4 inches **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jaan Piliste 2/4/2019 no other certified food manager for establishment. Scheduled for this week. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cold hold drawer interior, wall slicer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water was turned off to sink by front line. Operator turned water back on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs quaternary ammonia test kit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front line **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Employees worked 2-3 months and 2 years no training **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in fry bin on cook line **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic food storage containers in disrepair **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic drink bottles. Operator brought off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer interior, reach in cooler gaskets, walk in cooler shelving, dry storage shelving, walk cooler door handle **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go items stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. On dry storage shelf by reach in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
6
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled cash register touched money than placed gloves on to prep food touch Togo containers. Discussed with employees the importance of hand washing Employee came from back door and went into kitchen and placed on gloves for food preparation.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink Tested at 10 ppm retested to 200 ppm employee added more Quaternary ammonia. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonia. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Missing for 3 employees **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook potato salad and chicken soup in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case sugar lemon juice in packaging on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom reach in cooler drawer under grill on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers in boxes on floor office area.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. On cooks line
08B-49-4
39
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked stuffed poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook temp chicken 145 f 2nd temp 165 f **Corrected On-Site**
03C-49-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face than put gloves on no hand washing observed. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach dropping larva egg in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. No knowledge of big six illnesses.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By back kitchen.
31B-03-4
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. Missing for three employees.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand washing sink by cash register tested at 80 f
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee candy in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the cooks line underneath equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar in back kitchen. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cooks line.
23-03-4
32
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Greek Fresh Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Greek Fresh Grill.
How does Little Greek Fresh Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Little Greek Fresh Grill most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
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 eight 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.
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