Little Greek Restaurant

9818 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Little Greek Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other New Port Richey restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tiramisu portions (49F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (47F - Cold Holding); discarded , hummus (44F - Cold Holding); all moved from walk in cooler at 12:00 moved back to walk in cooler operator took Temperatures in display cooler this morning, all were at proper temperature. recheck- tiramisu 46F, hummus 43F, **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of display cooler, operator turned cooler off to defrost to and clean

22-02-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in kitchen, faucet will not shut off. Operator turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**

29-08-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mango salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display cooler -mango salsa (48F - Cold Holding); see stop sale, cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler, operator will turn off and defrost. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By fryer **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In silver refrigerator in prep room **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door track of display cooler Behind soda nozzles of self serve soda machine, operator began to clean **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 1, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line - potato salad (45F - Cold Holding); feta ( - Cold Holding), in back of pan, front of pans was 41F, moved to walk in cooler , temps were 41F at 9:45 In black refrigerator in back room - quiche (45F - Cold Holding); dolmades (46F - Cold Holding); greek potatoes (45F - Cold Holding)all moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Vertical freezer- hamburger Patties over salmon, shrimp, pastitio

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

22-02-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter - potato salad (44F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

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 form (5030-103)

11-26-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In prep room, employee beverage over to go items, moved to other shelf **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Greek Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Greek Restaurant on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Greek Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Little Greek Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Greek Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.

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