Seven Springs Souvlaki
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Seven Springs Souvlaki has 12 inspections in the public record. Seven Springs Souvlaki was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Seven Springs Souvlaki's latest score of 67 falls below the New Port Richey average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook put lettuce and tomato on pita with bare hands, discussed proper use of gloves, operator put gloves on.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler -shell eggs over ready to eat sauces, jugs of tea, octopus , eggs moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained
22-02-4
67
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat soup inside cans. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles of reach in freezer
14-71-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near three compartment sink.
36-17-5
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink moved to other wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Hand wash sink has not been put back in place shown on plans. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2005, hand wash sink in kitchen moved to back wall, walk in cooler is not on plans. Refrigerator in dining room by kitchen door. Ice machine added next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No plans submitted peer Cindy in Tallahassee **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustics ceiling tiles in kitchen have water damage, holes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink outside is on ground, not connected to water. operator states they are dumping water behind the parking lot. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, food debris, paint peeling off posts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
64
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line - tzatziki (48F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding);operator discarded, tzatziki was moved to walk in cooler, was moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler 2 hours ago. Re check- tzatziki 46F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2005, hand wash sink in kitchen moved to back wall, walk in cooler is not on plans. Refrigerator in dining room by kitchen door. Ice machine added next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink moved to other wall. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket with cloth in hand wash sink by walk in cooler, explained use of hand wash sink to operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustics ceiling tiles in kitchen have water damage, holes **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink outside is on ground, not connected to water. operator states they are dumping water behind the parking lot. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, food debris, paint peeling off posts. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Glass door cooler in dining room, customers walk past to get to restrooms, contains open pan of baklava, salads. **Warning**
08B-63-4
45
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals stored above food on dry storage shelf across from slicer. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Marjeta Kaceli certified food manager training through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals expired on 09/05/2023. No other certified food managers for establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Marjeta Kaceli certified food manager training through National Registry of Food Safety Professionals expired on 09/05/2023. No other certified food managers for establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
70
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Housemade Tomato Sauce with Spices (46F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki Sauce (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line at 12:15 PM. Operator stated items had been in the cooler overnight. Operator started to remove products from reach-in cooler. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Observed Cut Lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); Feta Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Tzatziki Sauce (46F - Cold Holding) and Cooked Potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line at 3:05 PM. Operator stated items had been in the cooler for 30 minutes. Operator iced down products. Operator stated they have reached out to repair company for service and are awaiting repair. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat rice in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
74
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed with operator **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice bin **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (49F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (47F - Cold Holding) ; provolone (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in hand wash sinks operator moved them. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer not for food contact surfaces. Operator was able to borrow some from the neighbors **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seven Springs Souvlaki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seven Springs Souvlaki on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seven Springs Souvlaki?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seven Springs Souvlaki.
How does Seven Springs Souvlaki compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Seven Springs Souvlaki most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Seven Springs Souvlaki's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seven Springs Souvlaki have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seven Springs Souvlaki 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 Seven Springs Souvlaki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seven Springs Souvlaki is inspected around four times per year on average.
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