Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

YIANNIS SEAFOOD & GREEK CUISINE INC

514 DODECANESE BLVD, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
May 15, 2024
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 22875036

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store food in walk-in freezer.

31A-09-4

Detail 22875040

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bowl stored in bowl of hand wash sink in ware washing area. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22875033

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

12B-07-4

Detail 22875038

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of expo shelf. Employee discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22875029

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 22875039

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread on floor on cooks line. Employee removed item from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22875031

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and drain boards in warewashing area.

10-20-4

Detail 22875032

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 22875034

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.

22-16-4

Detail 22875037

Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

24-18-4

Detail 22875035

Basic - Spoons near table are stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

14-17-4

Detail 22875030

Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-25-4

Detail 22535919

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees put hats on then touched clean cooking utensils without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee

03C-97-2

Detail 22535914

High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Cook turned broiler on Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22535916

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler on cook line, raw beef and raw chicken moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22535915

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. Emailed DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator, he printed and posted Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22535918

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. Danielle is the only employee with food safety certification Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22535917

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on Corrected On-Site

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 22094980

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22094981

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22094982

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes, fish stored in buckets in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food a minimum of 6" from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21626580

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.

08A-20-5

Detail 21626587

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in lines reach in cooler.

16-21-4

Detail 21626583

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-11-5

Detail 21626584

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooks line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21626582

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor. Canned goods on floor in trailer.

14-69-4

Detail 21626586

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 21626581

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area hand sink.

23-03-4

Detail 21626585

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers.

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21105551

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed counter - shave lamb gyro (46F - Cold Holding), per employee item was left on counter for 1 hour after being removed from cooler. Employee stated left on counter for use and to add newly shaven gyro to product before putting back in cooler. Operator removed and stored in make table to avoid unnecessary rise in temperature. Observed counter - lemon dressing (with fresh garlic added) (76F - Cold Holding), per employee item was made this morning at 10 am and left on counter for immediate use until end of day. Item contains fresh garlic immersed in oil. Operator removed and stored in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21105541

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 21105544

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit used to test dishmachine. Dishmachine is chlorine sanitizer.

14-01-5

Detail 21105548

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice container in rear prep area used to scoop dry rice. Operator removed and replaced with scoop with handle. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21105542

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above cook line soiled with dust.

12B-07-4

Detail 21105543

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee gatorades on counters and in coolers on cook line. Operator had employee remove gatorades. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21105546

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Employee removed tongs from door.

22-08-4

Detail 21105547

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven below gyro cone cookers soiled with black substance build up.

08B-12-5

Detail 21105549

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed baklava stored on shelf uncovered. Operator covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21105550

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in freezer shelves rusted.

02D-01-5

Detail 21105545

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice and flour in rear prep area unlabeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 20876436

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for sanitizer buckets or dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20876437

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. Operator is renovating establishment, bar being added, back patio area has been enclosed, spoke to plan review, no plans have been submitted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Called plan review spoke to Rory, Application and plans received 2/14/2022, have not been assigned to plan reviewer as of 2/21/2022, inspector will verify at next routine inspection Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20876434

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20876435

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-21: Time Extended

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 23

12A-07-5

Detail 20738570

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after touching soiled towel without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure and glove changing Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20738565

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pits of meat on floor in walk in cooler not protected from contamination Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20738575

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (52°F - Cold Holding), sitting on prep table, cook put in the reach in cooler to cool Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20738576

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand sink on cook line. Garbage can moved Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20738563

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink on cook line, discussed proper hand sink purposes Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20738571

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for sanitizer buckets or dishwasher Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20738578

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line, employee put appear towels at hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20738579

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. Operator is renovating establishment, bar being added, back patio area has been enclosed, spoke to plan review, no plans have been submitted Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20738573

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in women's restroom, employee refilled soap Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20738567

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of oven, microwave handle Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20738582

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles and vents in kitchen soiled Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20738569

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20738577

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20738566

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones, chargers and speaker on prep table next to upright glass cooler in kitchen Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20738572

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20738583

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler, tiles through out the dining area cracked Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20738581

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sticks of gyro meat on floor in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20738564

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on screw on front of grill, tongs removed Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20738584

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in expo window soiled with dust, walk in cooler fans soiled with dust, top of stove soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20738574

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

21-10-4

Detail 20738562

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook using soiled towel that is on his belt loop to wipe gloves off as he is cooking and to wipe utensils down, employee put soiled towel in dirty linen bag Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 20738580

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 20738568

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm Warning