Little Greek Valrico
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Little Greek Valrico, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Valrico average 81, so Little Greek Valrico trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by trash can. Operator moved can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at cookline used as dump sink - food debris in the drain. Operator discussed with employees that hand sinks are for hand washing only **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator showed invoice with new shelving ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by trash can. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop bulk Greek seasoning and cornstarch . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in prep area. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of tzatziki sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottles in reach in cooler. Manager placed in bin, marked bin with "Employee Food" **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Manager turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over buckets of sauces and peppers in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Tested at at 500+ppm Quaternary Ammonium. Manager added water retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed cooked leftover gyro cones in walk in cooler from prior day.
03C-98-1
Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced gyro meat with secondary cook held in pans on cookline temp at 110F. Manager moved pans to cold hold unit.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided manager with probe thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on table next to tea dispensers. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones on prep table under microwave ovens
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelving in walk in cooler peeling and rusted. Gasket on reach in refrigerator door falling apart.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed potatoes stored in a container near hand wash sink exposed to splashing from hand washing. Manager crafted a splash guard out of foil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket containing packaged beef on floor in dish area. Manager moved the bucket off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's room
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table next to tea dispensers. Manager removed wiping cloths to laundry bin. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
12B-07-4
95
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured next to soda bib station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Nov 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed beef stored on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed walk-in cooler not secured
08B-63-4
90
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gyro (119F - Hot Holding) on stove top Corrective action observed employee place gyro in oven to reheat food product **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lamb thawing in standing water near the 3-compartment sink
06-01-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed walk-in cooler not secured outside of back of store
08B-63-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Greek Valrico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Greek Valrico on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Greek Valrico?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Greek Valrico.
How does Little Greek Valrico compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
Little Greek Valrico most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.
Has Little Greek Valrico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Greek Valrico have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Greek Valrico 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 Valrico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Greek Valrico is inspected around three times per year on average.
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