Woody's Greek Salads

1722 S Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 336295813
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Woody's Greek Salads has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

“Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Woody's Greek Salads trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator disposed of eggs at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank in kitchen not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water in reach in cooler. Operator disposed of water during inspection
12B-13-4
70
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to Cuban press **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cardboard boxes stored on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Manager removed drink and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested at 300ppm. Manager emptied and refilled bucket retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
64
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in refrigerator in back kitchen area are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of peppers stored in floor in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in back kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator time as a public health control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door on cooks line falls off when opening. Gaskets inside refrigerator in back kitchen area are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield on light overtop mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside refrigerator in back kitchen area are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food placed in freezer. Tuna salad 48F re temp 39F Sliced turkey 51F re temp 41F Sliced ham 49F re temp 40 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cooks line are soiled and are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area have food debris on it.
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes underneath food preparation table. Manager removed labels from dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line. Manager added proper labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Woody's Greek Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Woody's Greek Salads on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Woody's Greek Salads?

Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Woody's Greek Salads.

How does Woody's Greek Salads compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Woody's Greek Salads most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Woody's Greek Salads' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Woody's Greek Salads have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Woody's Greek Salads 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 Woody's Greek Salads inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Woody's Greek Salads is inspected around two times per year on average.