The Hungry Greek
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited The Hungry Greek five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The Hungry Greek's latest score of 55 falls below the Odessa average of 73. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken no wash hand before change gloves to start handle salad, discussed with operator and he washed hand properly before changing the gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken breast 154F, operator put it back on grill continuously cooking until reached 176F ,
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in front counter
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested quaternary less than 150ppm, operator remade it and tested 200ppm
21-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no beard guard while engaging food preparation
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed it to shelf
08B-38-4
55
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken soup marked 9/28. Operator voluntarily discarded . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken on grill then prepared salad no hand washing. Discussed with operator
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs above lettuce in walk in cooler , operator removed eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken soup marked 9/28. Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board grooved
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while engaging food preparation. Manager asked her to remove it **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Rice pudding and Greek salad dressing packaging and sold in establishment no packaging date.
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting unwashed onions
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked rice and potato salad not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered them with lids **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation quat tested 0ppm. Operator remake it and test 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
37
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.raw salmon in walk in cooler. Discussed with management to remove from packaging or cut a slit in the package. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed 6 raw salmon not removed from packaging or cut to create air. In walk in cooler. See stop sale employee discarded **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
95
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 200 ppm management drained the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
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. Missing for 2 employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.raw salmon in walk in cooler. Discussed with management to remove from packaging or cut a slit in the package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee drink keys stored on dry goods shelf. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
67
Jul 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hungry Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hungry Greek on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does The Hungry Greek compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
The Hungry Greek most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has The Hungry Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hungry Greek have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Hungry 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 The Hungry Greek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hungry Greek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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