The Hungry Greek
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
86
Score
The Hungry Greek has been inspected eight times since 2022. The Hungry Greek was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The Hungry Greek's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink blocked by dry storage shelf. Manager relocated shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drink inside Reach in freezer. Employee removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 packages of raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single service tzatziki sauce 55F, located at front service counter. Operator moved sauces to freezer for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice 121F, cooked brown rice 121F. Operator reheated both items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers located inside Employee handwash sink at front service line. Employee removed container during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. 5 packages of raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to three compartment sink. Employee relocated drink to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles hanging in back store room. Operator labeled bottles at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed 24 oz of salmon thawed in packaging that states to remove from package before thawing. Operator disposed of salmon at time of inspection. See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to rice cooker at time of inspection. Operator disposed of drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink on prep table without lid and straw at time of inspection. Operator disposed of drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over ready to eat sauces and pita wraps. Walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
95
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of garbanzo beans Sysco
01B-01-4
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. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 100 **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of garbanzo beans Sysco dry storage under prep table by three compartment sink.
08B-20-4
67
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tazki sauce 70 f held over 4 hours sitting on counter. Inspector provided time as public health sheet.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tazki sauce 70 f held over 4 hours sitting on counter. Inspector provided time as public health sheet. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in back kitchen. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chip lids in walk in cooler over covered rice. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Feta cheese in white bucket on floor walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hungry Greek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hungry Greek on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hungry Greek?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hungry Greek.
How does The Hungry Greek compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Hungry Greek most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Hungry Greek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hungry Greek have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hungry Greek 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 Hungry Greek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hungry Greek is inspected around two times per year on average.
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