Louis Pappas Fresh Greek

8512 Cooper Creek Blvd Unit 100, Bradenton, FL 34201

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Louis Pappas Fresh Greek has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Louis Pappas Fresh Greek is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with rust on the handle and mount. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without a hair restraint. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with rust on the handle and mount.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up. Operator switched out the damaged filter to protect the hood. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with soiled blade spots of rust. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the back door soiled. Priority: Basic

36-34-5

Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed jewelry worn on employee’s preparing food. Priority: Basic

13-07-4

Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Priority: Basic

35B-01-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the soda fountain with a black mold like substance on the inside rim. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the can opener, holder and holding plate rusty.

22-31-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open personal drink on the food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the fryer door handle. Operator removed and placed in 135 degree water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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 handouts.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or next to food. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table next to the cook line. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exterior of the exhaust hoods on the cook line soiled.

36-50-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the dry storage area. Manager removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Louis Pappas Fresh Greek last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Louis Pappas Fresh Greek on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Louis Pappas Fresh Greek?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Louis Pappas Fresh Greek.

How does Louis Pappas Fresh Greek compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?

Louis Pappas Fresh Greek most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Louis Pappas Fresh Greek's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Louis Pappas Fresh Greek have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Louis Pappas Fresh 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 Louis Pappas Fresh Greek inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Louis Pappas Fresh Greek is inspected around three times per year on average.

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