Little Greek Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Little Greek Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 23, 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.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other New Port Richey restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Spray bottle Quaternary Ammonium > 500 ppm.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles at front counter not labeled, operator labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board at front counter stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. Operator drinking from open bottle, discussed proper drink lid / dispensing.
12B-12-5
67
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator ran out of quaternary ammonium sanitizer last night. Operator purchased approved sanitizer before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
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. Rice pudding made every other day, packaged and sold in establishment. No label.
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside top of cooler soiled Toaster oven soiled inside
22-16-4
74
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in drawers on cook line, raw chicken moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 7 seconds
12A-17-4
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 from restroom, put hat on, put gloves on and started preparing food and handling pita bread without washing hands
12A-11-4
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro burner turned on **Corrected On-Site**
03C-97-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Robert is manager on duty with no manager certification
53A-01-7
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. Rosa Madison Robert Panagiota No employee training
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard under pan of chicken in drawer on cook line, cardboard removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while in food prep area, employee discarded gum **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of grill, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat sitting in bus tub on prep table thawing, employee put water in bus tub, discussed proper thawing procedure with employee, employee cleaned sink out and put meat in sink under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
32
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee preparing raw chicken , went out back door put gloves on without washing hands
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice pudding (48F - Cold Holding) in dessert cooler rice (44F - Cold Holding)in upright cooler in back area Both coolers are in defrost
03A-02-5
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. Emailed operator form 5030-104, operator printed clean up procedure **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Pepper slicer soiled
22-02-4
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. Emailed operator form 5030-103, operator printed from and had both employees read and sign **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in back area employee removed from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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 drinking from bottle of water
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table, cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in dessert cooler
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets with black mold like substance on them
23-03-4
37
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. And cold drawers
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Greek Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Greek Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Greek Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Greek Restaurant.
How does Little Greek Restaurant compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Little Greek Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Little Greek Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Greek Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Greek 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 Little Greek Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Greek Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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