ACROPOL FAMILY RESTAURANT
1170 STARKEY RD, Largo FL 33771 · 4406695975
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
APR 24
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DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor under deep fryer. Operator killed roach, cleaned and disinfected area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cook line stained. Interior of oven.
Back exterior door behind mop sink area has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on front expo counter.
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Equipment in poor repair. Handles on pull out refrigerators on coolkine are cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under microwave on prep shelves on cook line soiled with food debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Talenti ice cream container with holes in used as spice dispenser on cook line and 5 gallon sour cream buckets reused in walk in cooler.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line floor under deep fryer. Operator killed roach, cleaned and disinfected area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corned beef hash (60F - Cold Holding) first temp 9:55am, placed in freezer second temp 38F at 10:40 am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cook line stained. Interior of oven.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at back sink next to dry storage. Operator repaired dispenser.
Back exterior door behind mop sink area has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on front expo counter.
Dead roaches on premises. 22 total dead roaches. -1 dead floor front of expo -1 dead under reach in cooler -1 dead floor under cook line -1 dead floor under wire shelf with metal pans next to cook lineline -13 dead floor under 3 compartment sink -5 dead under shelves in dry storage Operator cleaned and disinfected area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages stored on expo shelf next to to-go dressing containers. Operator relocated drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on pull out refrigerators on coolkine are cracked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with food debris under prep tables, refrigeration equipment and cooktop on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Sour cream tubs stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator picked tubs off floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under microwave on prep shelves on cook line soiled with food debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Talenti ice cream container with holes in used as spice dispenser on cook line and 5 gallon sour cream buckets reused in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Buckets of cut lettuce not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered lettuce.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cook line and between prep tables heavily souled with grease.
Food stored on floor. Box of fountain soda stored on floor near back door. Operator placed box on shelf.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cottage cheese container used for melted butter on expo line.
Stored food not covered. Raw fish and Hollandaise sauce in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Chlorine dish machine reading 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine measuring 100pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back sink near dry storage. Operator refilled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed towel dispenser.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on expo line shelf. Operator discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind cook line and between prep tables heavily souled with grease.
Food stored on floor. Box of fountain soda stored on floor near back door. Operator placed box on shelf.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cottage cheese container used for melted butter on expo line.
Stored food not covered. Raw fish and Hollandaise sauce in walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current manager on duty at the time of the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, mixer head, and food slicer soiled with dried up food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in server wait station testing at 0 PPM. Inspector assisted employee in replenishing sanitizer bucket with new water and adding proper amount of chlorine. Chemical is now testing at 50 PPM.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed the employee touched the toast with bare hands while slicing it at front area of cook line next to toaster. Discussed with manager.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2025.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current manager on duty at the time of the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, mixer head, and food slicer soiled with dried up food debris. Cutting boards on cook line stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
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/ No CFM present with 9 employee engaging with food during the time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to rack storing can goods and bar area in front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. No proof of employee training could be provide for any of the employees engaging with food or in food preparation.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser next to ice machine at kitchen entrance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black mold like substance and lime scale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed on wall next to kitchen entrance expired on 2/1/2024.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of freshly prepared soup stored on the floor next to stove burners/oven across from three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven interior soiled with dried up food debris on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Containers of potatoes stored in walk in cooler not covered.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler inside yellow buckets cooked at 5:00pm two buckets full 48 degrees. 10 lbs.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs touched new plate for customer. Educated washed hand replaced gloves
Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Large pan of Cooked potatoes pan sitting on top of garbage can during preparation. Employee moved
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes in walk in cooler inside yellow buckets cooked at 5:00pm yesterday two buckets full 48 degrees. 10 lbs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Half pans on grill sausage links (101F - Hot Holding); sausage patties (100F - Hot Holding) Employee put back on grill garlic and real butter (96F - Hot Holding) Employee put back on grill Retell all products above 165 degrees
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Wire rack hanging from wall at dish pit
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for dispensing ice at service stations. Replaced with ice scoop.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chained during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above deli cooler at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at the pit service station wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dry storage rack used for storage of clean equipment. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Tub of vegetable on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At front service station
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered inside ice cream area. Employee replaced top
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind soda boxes soiled
freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At service station
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Strawberry glaze 10 can on dry storage rack not segregated. Manager discarded
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2 1 24 Owner of restaurant renewal during inspection confirmation number- 237594690
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked stuffung walk in cooler. Prep date of 3-31-24 Manager discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. First Hand washing sink as you walk into kitchen. Employee Replaced
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar
Stored food not covered. Crispy dry mix open on dry storage shelf. Manager covered
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat in freezer crab meat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front Hand washing sink Owner replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back Hand washing sink Manager replaced
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of reach in cooler at cook line
Food stored on floor. Pickles on the floor of walk in cooler. Moved
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On floor of walk in freezer
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on front server counter near coffee station. Operator removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.