Little Greek
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Little Greek appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink on prep table at time of inspection. Operator moved drink during inspectionnn **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Sep 18, 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. Observed some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
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. Observed potatoes salad not labeled in small food containers in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee food prepping without hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris around back legs of kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
36-73-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gyro meat cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Employee removed drinks and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food not using hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside freezer on cooks line are torn.
14-11-5
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent at the front of cooks line has buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Manager removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by food preparation sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Gyro meat hot hood at 127F. Re- temp at 137F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
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. Gave operator physical, copy updated education pack with employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage shelves overtop 3 compartment have rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by food preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
58
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line have stains and are no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent leading into 3 compartment sink area has buildup of dust and debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves overtop of food preparation table.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on shelves overtop of food preparation table some are cracked around the edges.
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves over top of 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink is soiled wall next to 3 compartment sink is soiled. Cove molding underneath hand washing sink next to fountain drink syrup is soiled.
36-27-5
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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 Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Greek?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Greek.
How does Little Greek compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Little Greek most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Little Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Greek have averaged around four 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 two times per year on average.
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