THE GREEKS OF TARPON SPRINGS

High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Partial Gyro cone in freezer.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches on hinge of silver vertical refrigerator in prep room 1 live roach on pipe by hand wash sink at wait station in dining room. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On pipes by hand wash sink at wait station.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Partial gyro cone in freezer.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor under vertical coolers in prep room

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by 3 compartment sink 5 live roaches on wall behind metal conduit by hand wash sink on cook line. ** Operator killed al and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In black refrigerator in storage room, open package of pork above milk, salad dressing, raw beef over Eggplant, operator rearranged refrigerator. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall above 3 compartment sink, operator killed, sanitized wall. Warning

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/. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. On warning from previous inspection, due on 2/14/26. Plans were received in Tallahassee on 2/4/26, Denise will be working on them per Carly. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In back storage room, hot water barley drips when turned on. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table in storage room room over produce, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Chicken on vertical rotisserie glass door cooker, outside of back door. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil in storage area, case of water at wait station , moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter by rotisserie, moved to bucket Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed water in back of establishment being dumped onto ground Warning

High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. 3 lbs of gyro meat on stick inside freezer in prep area. Employee discarded Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on cooler near prep hand wash sink over top ziki sauce not covered. Employee moved Raw beef over ready to eat cheese. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 lbs of gyro meat on stick inside freezer in prep area. Employee discarded Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.George cook no knowledge Warning

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher filled with water and spatula inside front hand wash sink near grill. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

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/. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided a probe thermometer to chef. Calibrated thermometer during inspection. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Warning

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. 3 employees Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep sink Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed gyro grill with glass front with active food cooking outside of back door. Warning

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of salt and container of flour under hand wash sink near grill. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sink Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ziki sauce not covered in two door reach in cooler in prep area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Owner handled cell phone then prepared drinks for customers without washing hands Warning

High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live walking across behind food under top of cooler 4 live behind wood where microwave is stored 2 live in between upright cooler and wall by back door Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in top part of reach in cooler Warning

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

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

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

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink then storing on shelf without sanitizing dishes. Discussed with PIC proper warewashing procedures. Employee in the process of re washing items. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table on cooks line at 3:00pm. Operator turned steam table temperature valve up. Rechecked temp at 3:30pm reading 154f a. cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding); Corrective Action Taken Warning

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/. Establishment opened wall next to dining room. Added hand wash sink, display case, reach-in freezer, two reach-in coolers, and expresso machine. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that two food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in soda machine ice bin located in wait station. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Time Extended

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/. No prep sink, two gyro machines, reach in cooler, fryers, ice machine, two coolers, rotisserie machine added that are not on plans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Plans have been sent and received but not approved Time Extended