The Hungry Greek
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, The Hungry Greek has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome”, which has been cited two times.
The Hungry Greek's latest score of 67 sits above the Sun City Center average of 64. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Amber G. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of dressing on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
67
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 fly landing on cooked potatoes.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch phone and put on gloves to begin food preparation without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly landing on cooked potatoes.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager Amber G.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Back door left open and a bird flew in. Manager is making attempts to get the bird out.
35A-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of dressing on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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 in fries on reach in freezer.
10-06-5
35
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 pieces of salmon in reach in cooler on cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of chicken broth and one dented can of diced beets on dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5+ employees working with no food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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. 3 pieces of salmon in reach in cooler on cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms. Employee placed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
47
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed celery, operator moved salmon at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Raw salmon over unwashed celery in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
86
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 110 F, rice 108 F in steam well. Employee turned up temperature at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in wrong location. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. On warning from inspection conducted on 7/26/2024. Callback due 9/24/2024.
53A-01-7
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. On warning from inspection conducted on 7/26/2024. Callback due 9/24/2024.
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. On warning from inspection conducted on 7/26/2024. Callback due 9/24/2024.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to office. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with clean dishes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
35
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon over unwashed celery, operator moved salmon at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Richard. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor near register, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
39
Jan 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hungry Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hungry Greek on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hungry Greek?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hungry Greek.
How does The Hungry Greek compare to other restaurants in Sun City Center?
The Hungry Greek most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the Sun City Center average of 64.
Has The Hungry Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hungry Greek have averaged around eight 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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