Little Greek
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Greek nine times, with records going back to 2022. Little Greek was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Lakewood Ranch restaurants, the typical score is 89; Little Greek is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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. Observed frozen salmon thawing in the walk in cooler in ROP. Operator removed fish and corrected procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets and a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed thick ice build up on reach in freezer floor.
14-69-4
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk @ 58F, Tiziki @ 62F, Chicken rice soup @ 58F, Potato salad @ 57F, Sour cream @ 56F, Spanakopita @ 63F, Shell eggs@ 62F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Milk @ 58F, Tiziki @ 62F, Chicken rice soup @ 58F, Potato salad @ 57F, Sour cream @ 56F, Spanakopita @ 63F, Shell eggs@ 62F. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
67
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over prep table in back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Salmon in its original packaging thawed and stored under refrigeration. The label states to remove it from packaging before thawing.
06-01-5
90
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch on wrist preparing food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
90
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Potato Salad (61F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki Sauce (59F - Cold Holding) and Feta Cheese (61F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line/front counter area at 12:55 PM. Operator stated the items had been in the reach-in cooler since 11 AM. Operator iced down products in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gyro Meat (95F - Hot Holding) at 1:35 PM. Employee stated the meat had been in the container for 20 minutes. Employee moved meat to the grill to reheat for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Gryo meat in a broiler that is turned off. Employee stated the heating element had been turned off for 20 minutes. Operator turned on heating element. Educated operator and employee on proper gyro meat cooking procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-97-2
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed three door reach-in cooler with three hoods on cook line/front counter area at 62F Ambient Air Temperature. Operator reached out to repair company and they are in route to service the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on cook line wearing bracelets and rings. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Greek on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Greek?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Greek.
How does Little Greek compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
Little Greek most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has Little Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Greek have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little 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 Little Greek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Greek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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