Louis Pappas Fresh Greek
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
61
Score
Louis Pappas Fresh Greek has been inspected nine times since 2022. Louis Pappas Fresh Greek was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other New Port Richey restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case, cheesecake 45F, moved to freezer, recheck 37F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line- tomato sauce (117F - Hot Holding); operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at flat top grill stained and grooved
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on lower shelf on cook line Small oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in 1 bucket 100 ppm in other, corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
61
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 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. gyro (107/120F - Hot Holding) in pan on flat top, reheated 1 hour ago, moved to flat top, heated to 172F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler by flat top grill -tzatziki (47F - Cold Holding), pan overfilled, operator used top portion in drawers under flat top grill- cooked shredded pork (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding), other food in drawers at proper temperature, drawer left open , food moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup on cutting board at lift top, and above prep table, operator discarded. Discarded proper beverage containers possible health risks when drinking from open containers **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler, 2 door. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line 150 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From salad prep reach-in cooler at 12:30pm. Operator placed lettuce in reach-in cooler. a. cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored inside container of shredded cheese in reach-in cooler. Operator discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on food cart on cooks line between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching diced tomatoes in container in salad prep reach-in cooler. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on bottom shelf of prep table on cooks lime used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on salad prep reach-in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of salad prep reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
61
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has 1 new hire.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on prep line shelf by salt Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee and open can of mountain dew on prep shelf. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all hand sinks. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on salad prep station
23-03-4
67
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kyle R. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Kyle and Mya have tests scheduled this week. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line Can opener blade **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat city off cone approximately 20 minutes ago 116F, operator moved to flat top to heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, operator emptied machine and ran another cycle, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kyle R. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed produce boxer washed produce, salad dressing **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line Can opener blade **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
61
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off.
03C-97-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over blueberries in reach in freezer
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by front counter has ice in it
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish machine has mop bucket in front of it, mop bucket moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment only has food handler certification for Cindy Lou Cable, no other employees have proof of training
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives and spatula in between reach in cooler and prep table
10-17-4
41
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Small countertop oven needs to be cleaned - can opener needs to be cleaned -inside reach in coolers on hot line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. Operator replaced towels . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sinks at kitchen prep area
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of equipment needs to be cleaned - gaskets on coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen
36-73-4
67
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 Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Louis Pappas Fresh Greek?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” 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 New Port Richey?
Louis Pappas Fresh Greek most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Louis Pappas Fresh Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Louis Pappas Fresh Greek have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Louis Pappas Fresh 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 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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