Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL

619 N PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jun 9, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24614882

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving customers. Expired since 2/1/2026 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24614881

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2019, no longer accurate, gyro rotisserie moved, bathroom added, room added to back of restaurant, chlorine dishwasher, hand wash sink added, has trailer in back of restaurant with coolers, freezers and dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-09: Plans are from 2019, no longer accurate, gyro rotisserie moved, bathroom added, room added to back of restaurant, chlorine dishwasher, hand wash sink added, has trailer in back of restaurant with coolers, freezers and dry storage Priority: Intermediate Admin Complaint

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24493598

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving customers. Expired since 2/1/2026 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24493600

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In storage shed - pans of raw chicken over tzatziki sauce, spinach, and buckets of feta cheese. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24493596

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24493597

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer

31B-02-4

Detail 24493601

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish room Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 24493599

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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans are from 2019, no longer accurate, gyro rotisserie moved, bathroom added, room added to back of restaurant, chlorine dishwasher, hand wash sink added, has trailer in back of restaurant with coolers, freezers and dry storage

08B-38-4

Detail 24493595

Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage area- bottled water, bag of onions, jug of fry oil.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 24493109

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: expired since 2/1/26, open and operating, serving food to the public. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24493106

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at wait station - butter pads (60F - Cold Holding) recheck 41F. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Butter pads on counter by bread 66F, removed from refrigerator one hour ago, operator moved to cooler. emailed time control form to operator. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24493108

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24493107

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 24493105

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 24342284

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, Chlorine sanitizer jug empty, operator put another jug on. 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 24342288

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26

03C-97-2

Detail 24342285

High Priority - Schwarma meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator started cooking at 9:40, turned rotisserie off at 1:00, turned rotisserie back on at 2:30, 60F. Heated to 175F Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24342287

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at wait station - butter pads (60F - Cold Holding) recheck 41F.

22-02-4

Detail 24342282

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled

16-37-1

Detail 24342281

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizing

53B-01-5

Detail 24342280

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.

11-26-1

Detail 24342283

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 24342286

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23821913

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bulk sauces in reach in cooler in storage room at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 23821915

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained on some equipment at time of inspection.

12B-07-4

Detail 23821914

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on shelf over prep table in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator disposed of coffee during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23821912

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bagged bread stored on floor on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved bread to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 22874721

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22874720

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef refrigerator in storage room.

03B-01-6

Detail 22874719

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cooks line at 2:00pm. Operator turned steam table temp up. Re check at 2:45pm a. cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding) 144f Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22874728

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in storage area used more than 4 hours ago soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22874730

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line.

53A-05-6

Detail 22874724

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/ General Manager Niki Hatzleris arrived during inspection. Discussed with manager a CFM needs to be present when 4 or more employees are engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 22874727

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line.

41-17-4

Detail 22874718

Intermediate - Spray bottle in three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squeeze bottles containing pink substance in warewashing area and on shelf storage area.

22-20-5

Detail 22874726

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near warewashing area.

36-32-5

Detail 22874725

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above three-compartment sink.

14-09-4

Detail 22874723

Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

16-55-4

Detail 22874731

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator has three-compartment sink setup. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.

36-24-5

Detail 22874722

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near ice machine located near warewashing area.

12B-13-4

Detail 22874729

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water stored on top of open reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bottled water. Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 22658643

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 46F in the middle 41F at edge of container cooled in deep food container over night. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Nothing being cooled at time of inspection Time Extended

28-04-5

Detail 22658644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Mop water dumped in toilet per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Manager stated that the mop water is being dumped in a bucket outside next to the dumpster. No bucket observed at time of inspection. I asked the manager where the soiled water is disposed of when the bucket is full. There is presently no suitable place to dump mop water with no mop saint. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22658645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at back storage room and prep room. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Cases of pork on the floor in prep room Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 22658642

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: No curbed mop sink has been installed at time of inspectionAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint

02D-01-5

Detail 22658646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Time Extended

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 22527056

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 46F in the middle 41F at edge of container cooled in deep food container over night. See stop sale. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22527053

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22527052

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Beef 46F 41F at edge of pan cooling in deep food container over night. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22527054

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored above bag in box beverage, concentrate. Operator moved chemical to get in Compliance. Corrected On-Site Warning

28-04-5

Detail 22527059

Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Mop water dumped in toilet per operator. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22527057

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at back storage room and prep room. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 22527055

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22527058

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

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22071758

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. Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator will reach out to have machine serviced.

41-27-4

Detail 22071757

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket in rear of kitchen near warewashing area with sanitizer bucket with cloths at 200+ ppm. Employee made solution at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22071759

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to the left of the stove.

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21643158

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger or ready to eat items in stand up cooler. Item moved Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21643157

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21643154

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area.

38-07-4

Detail 21643156

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area.

21-07-4

Detail 21643155

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator added chlorine, now 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21105101

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Multiple tests performed, still unable to improve concentration. Observed sanitizer container empty. Operator opted to fill three compartment with bleach to sanitize until dishmachine is able to sanitize.

08A-05-6

Detail 21105098

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored above ready to eat sour cream, feta cheese in double door prep cooler. Operator removed raw foods and stored on bottom shelf with raw beef stored above chicken and ready to eat foods stored above. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21105102

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in rear prep used to store wiping cloth. Operator removed item from hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21105097

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser at cook line empty. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21105100

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser empty on cook line. Operator provided soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21105099

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at front counter grooved.

12B-07-4

Detail 21105096

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee stored above salad make table. Operator removed item and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21105095

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice machine in rear prep area with handle and scoop buried in ice. Operator removed from ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21105104

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line. Operator removed tongs from door. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21105103

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of salad dressing unlabeled. Operator labeled with common name. Observed working containers of rice and flour in rear prep area unlabeled. Operator labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20964347

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Niki Hatzileris is manager in duty, he has completed the food manager training course but has not completed his exam Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Niki Hatzileris No CFM Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20964346

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: No employee training Admin Complaint

Jan 26, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 20813374

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Niki Hatzileris is manager in duty, he has completed the food manager training course but has not completed his exam Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20813373

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended

Jan 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20810590

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside hand sink next to dish machine, bucket moved out of sink Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20810589

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Niki Hatzileris is manager in duty, he has completed the food manager training course but has not completed his exam Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20810586

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

35A-01-4

Detail 20810591

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Two cats in storage shed where freezers, upright refrigerators, single serve items, dry storage items, vegetables. Cat food, cat bed, cat toys food and water dish inside storage shed Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 20810587

Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20810584

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen has no hair restraint on Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20810588

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups by drink station Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20810585

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop moved out of ice Corrected On-Site Warning