The Greeks of Tarpon Springs
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited The Greeks of Tarpon Springs 11 times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no plan review submitted” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Tarpon Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink, operator killed, sanitized wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: 2 live roaches on wall by 3 compartment sink 5 live roaches on wall behind metal conduit by hand wash sink on cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink, operator killed, sanitized wall. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In black refrigerator in storage room, open package of pork above milk, salad dressing, raw beef over Eggplant, operator rearranged refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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/. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. On warning from previous inspection, due on 2/14/26. Plans were received in Tallahassee on 2/4/26, Denise will be working on them per Carly. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In back storage room, hot water barley drips when turned on. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by rotisserie, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil in storage area, case of water at wait station , moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Chicken on vertical rotisserie glass door cooker, outside of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table in storage room room over produce, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
50
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed water in back of establishment being dumped onto ground **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. 3 lbs of gyro meat on stick inside freezer in prep area. Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03C-98-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on cooler near prep hand wash sink over top ziki sauce not covered. Employee moved Raw beef over ready to eat cheese. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 lbs of gyro meat on stick inside freezer in prep area. Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.George cook no knowledge **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher filled with water and spatula inside front hand wash sink near grill. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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/. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided a probe thermometer to chef. Calibrated thermometer during inspection. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ziki sauce not covered in two door reach in cooler in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of salt and container of flour under hand wash sink near grill. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. **Warning**
08B-32-4
17
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in top part of reach in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live walking across behind food under top of cooler 4 live behind wood where microwave is stored 2 live in between upright cooler and wall by back door **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. **Warning**
03C-97-2
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Owner handled cell phone then prepared drinks for customers without washing hands **Warning**
12A-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
47
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 3:00pm. Operator turned steam table temperature valve up. Rechecked temp at 3:30pm reading 154f a. cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding); **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink then storing on shelf without sanitizing dishes. Discussed with PIC proper warewashing procedures. Employee in the process of re washing items. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
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/. Establishment opened wall next to dining room. Added hand wash sink, display case, reach-in freezer, two reach-in coolers, and expresso machine. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that two food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in soda machine ice bin located in wait station. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
47
Sep 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Jun 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
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/. No prep sink, two gyro machines, reach in cooler, fryers, ice machine, two coolers, rotisserie machine added that are not on plans **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Greeks of Tarpon Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Greeks of Tarpon Springs on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Greeks of Tarpon Springs?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Greeks of Tarpon Springs.
How does The Greeks of Tarpon Springs compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
The Greeks of Tarpon Springs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has The Greeks of Tarpon Springs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Greeks of Tarpon Springs have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Greeks of Tarpon Springs 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 The Greeks of Tarpon Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Greeks of Tarpon Springs is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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