Clearwater, Pinellas County

FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES

2508 A MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater, FL 33761

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 5, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24352932

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

24-05-4

Detail 24352933

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored in rear of establishment not inverted or protected. Discussed the need to invert or protect stored utensils. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 24352931

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in food containers that have a heavy accumulation of food debris. Operator removed containers and utensils to be eased rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 24352930

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage from cooler during inspection Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23868643

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. Dish machine being run with without sanitizer. Bucket empty. Operator changed out sanitizer bucket. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23868642

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was on cell phone, he touched his hair while putting on hair restraint and then touched clean dishes out of dish machine Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23868648

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowl was washed at the sink next to the dish machine, not sanitized and put away with clean bowls Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23868646

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed at room temperature in packaging that states the fish must be kept frozen until ready for use then removed from packaging frozen -72F. See stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23868645

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Potato salad 46F cold hold, cut tomatoes 50Fcold hold, Lettuce 46F cold hold. All food was brought up to the line from other coolers less than 4 hours ago. Staff placing food on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23868644

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food pans in front of hand wash sink. Employee moved pans. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23868647

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. See stop Sale. Warning

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23635349

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over gyro meat in reach in cooler. Operator moved gyro meat to gain compliance Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23635346

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Diced vegetables at the bottom of the sink. Discussed that hand wash sink are for hand washing only

14-01-5

Detail 23635350

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23635347

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs and other personal items stored on rack with food/ clean equipment. Discussed segregation of employee belongings to the bottom shelf and level

36-73-4

Detail 23635351

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment

25-11-5

Detail 23635348

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Disposable items stored outside not fully enclosed. Discussed calling plan review to ask about a fully enclosed shed. Operator brought single service in to gain compliance Corrected On-Site

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23441027

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (49F - Cold Holding) tzatziki (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler near grill. Food was in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator relocated. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23441028

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. For 1 employee Angel, who was hired less than 60 days ago.

14-01-5

Detail 23441029

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle stored in container of cut tomatoes. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23441032

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Whit cutting boards on flip top cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 23441031

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher was not wearing a hair restraint at the start of the inspection. He put in a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 23441030

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to dish machine not draining.

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 22882728

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: All squeeze bottles are labeled except for water and oil squeeze bottles on cook like. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

22-45-4

Detail 22730856

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Food strainer rinsed in hand wash sink not sanitized Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22730854

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46F held in bowl over the well of a refrigerated unit. Employee moved tomatoes to be in direct refrigeration Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22730860

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical hanging off rack holding squeeze bottles of oil. Spray bottle hanging off rack holding beverage concentrate. Spray bottles removed Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22730858

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in prep area Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22730855

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing off food utensil in hand wash sink. Employee filled sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Discussed the need to use hand wash sink for washing hands only Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22730861

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

24-06-4

Detail 22730857

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored on rack at entrance of kitchen. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22730859

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name. Warning

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 22453408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 90f, item now in reheating process. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22453406

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle(sanitizer)on shelf with cooked rice. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22453405

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 90f, sitting at room temperature. Item put in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 22453407

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22453404

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of canned food on floor in alley. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 21768314

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02-01-2023

03A-02-5

Detail 21768306

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - 46 F feta cheese , 46 F cut tomatoes in salad station reach in cooler - reviewed to fill up to fill line in containers - manager placed in freezer for quick chill down Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21768313

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - 117 F soup at steam table - manager placed in microwave to reheat -recheck 169 F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21768309

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 21768310

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can in front of kitchen hand wash sink - reviewed accessibility of hand wash sinks with manager - Trash can relocated Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21768308

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on record from 2015 are not accurate to the kitchen , dishwashing area, food storage area and beverage station areas - dishwasher located near cook line where coolers are listed on plans , kitchen equipment not accurate , mop sink located outside next to ice machine where hand wash sink is listed on plans

11-26-1

Detail 21768312

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. Manager reviewed with employees on duty and had them sign the document . The operator will complete with the remaining employees .

06-09-1

Detail 21768307

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.

08B-42-4

Detail 21768305

Basic - Food stored outside. Triple door freezer and freezer chest used to store meats , bread , produce located in the outside area within fenced area which is locked . Ice machine and mop sink located in the fenced in area

10-12-5

Detail 21768311

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses - on top of ice machine on top of soiled top of ice machine - manager brought ice scoop to dish washing area to clean . Reviewed storing ice scoop in a protected container Corrective Action Taken

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21566466

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back kitchen - dusty outlet covers behind ovens near hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 21566467

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior ( top area ) of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned area Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21566468

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in coolers at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Gaskets on order per manager Time Extended

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 21343119

High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( sauce ) in reach in cooler opposite grill - manager relocated food Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21343125

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.lemon sauce at 129 F at steam table - manager reheated sauce to 180 F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21343123

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener soiled on food prep table - manager moved the can opener to the dishwashing area for cleaning Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 21343122

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. Expired 7/2022

41-17-4

Detail 21343118

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area

36-34-5

Detail 21343126

Basic - -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back kitchen - dusty outlet covers behind ovens near hand wash sink

36-24-5

Detail 21343116

Basic - -Hole in or other damage to wall under back kitchen hand wash sink -Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in beverage station area

16-21-4

Detail 21343120

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior ( top area ) of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned area Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21343129

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-49-4

Detail 21343127

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler under ovens - manager relocated employee food Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21343124

Basic - Equipment and utensils ( metal containers ) not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 21343128

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in coolers at cook line

10-08-5

Detail 21343117

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in outside area - manager relocated scoop Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21343121

Basic - Reach-in cooler ( glass door cooler and reach in freezer ) interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 21035858

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical ( sanitizer tablets ) improperly stored - over prep table in kitchen - manager relocated sanitizer Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21035856

Basic - -Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. - soiled shelf above pitas in kitchen

50-09-4

Detail 21035857

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21035860

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open water bottle on prep table in kitchen - manager discarded water bottle Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21035859

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20711222

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken soup in 2 door Reach in cooler at 46°.Operator placed soup in walk in freezer. Soup 42° at re-temp. -Raw chicken in reach in cooler at 45°. Operator placed in Walk in freezer.Chicken at 43° ar re-temp. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20711226

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table. Operator cleaned can opener after discussion Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20711225

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in ki and prep areas.

50-09-4

Detail 20711227

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator showed copy of current license on personal phone. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20711224

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of vegetable oil stored on floor. Container placed on storage rack after discussion with operator. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20711221

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of freezer soiled.

36-30-4

Detail 20711223

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Textured walls in kitchen. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable . ** Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation