Little Greek
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
55
Score
Little Greek appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Little Greek on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One bottle of sanitizer spray bottle stored on top of reach in beverage cooler located behind front line service station. Operator relocated chemical spray bottle at top of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at the exterior back of establishment adjacent to walk-in cooler.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in establishment. Interior of ice dispenser soiled with black mold like substance, located in soda fountain on front line cook. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Gloria, Victor and Giri.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee two personal beverages stored on dry food storage rack, located over buckets of olives. Employee remove drinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
55
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee cut lettuce prior to washing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on beverage cooler next, Operator moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grooved soiled cutting board on front line prep table .
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed throughout kitchen in disrepair.
36-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved soiled cutting board on front line prep table .
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on beverage cooler next to soda fountain, and A employee beverage in the freezer. Operator moved drinks from the area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on dessert cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed trash around the dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging off of grill handle, Employee moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce prior to washing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a large bucket of cut potato's under un washed produce uncovered, Operater covered the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hose used to clean lettuce , leaking on floor around the mop sink .
29-11-4
39
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced cheese with no date mark in walkin cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in dish area. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris build up inside M3 Turbo Air Freezer in back kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above containers of oil. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup along door frame of M3 Turbo Air Freezer in back kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil ripped and worn on shelf under prep table.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on a container of chicken base on storage shelf. Employee placed in dirty hamper. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped water in handwash sink at front service line. A pair of reusable gloves stored in handwash sink at back kitchen. Removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 2 of 7 certificates are not original.
53B-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen lasagna thawing on counter top at cook line, operator moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of tzatziki sauce 45 F stored on reach-in cooler. Operator moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at front service cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by dicer hanging on shelf at back kitchen. Spray bottle and screws stored in the same handwash sink. Operator removed all items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
61
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed food employee washed hands with water less than 100 F in handwash sink on cook line. Discussed proper handwash with operator, employee washed hands properly again. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of Gyro meat (122F - Hot Holding) stored on griddle top. Operator reheated and temped 168 F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Provided by email.
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. Provided by email.
11-27-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken plastic container and cracked lid holding cooked rice and cooked potato in large reach-in cooler by front service counter.
14-38-4
58
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning grill and counter top, then replaced gloves to handled gyro meat without washing hands. Discussed proper gloves changing and hand washing procedures with operator, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained at front service counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at dish washing area blocked by a potato fries cutter.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front service counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table at dish washing area. Removed. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In large reach-in cooler by microwaves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Greek on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Greek?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Greek.
How does Little Greek compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Little Greek most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Little Greek's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Greek have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Greek 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Greek is inspected around two times per year on average.
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