ACROPOLIS GREEK TAVERNA
14947 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-971-1787
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top units and prep tables.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink for sanitizing. Tested at 200ppm. Manager called dish machine company during inspection for it to be serviced.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink being used as a storage for employee belongings. Employee removed,
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top units and prep tables.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb and beef stored over ready to eat sauces. Manager corrected storage,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an employee purse in the handwashing sink near the dish machine. Manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop in the breadcrumb bulk bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen in the prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings being stored on the shelf above the flip top units,
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Manager stated he ordered new ones and is waiting for them to come in.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a box of glove and a towel in the hand washing sink near the dish machine. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with handles being used as a scoop in the dry rice and lentil bins in the dry storage area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handle to the microwave on the cook line being soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep tables and flip top units.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave being soiled with food debris on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the dish washing area with a box of gloves, an employee purse and aprons being stored in it. Manager removed all items and stored correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink near the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles being used as scoops in the sugar and bread crumbs bins. Manager removed bowls.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents being soiled with dust in the kitchen prep and cook line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting boards on the flip top unit stained and with many cut marks all throughout to where it is no longer easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks being stored on the prep table in the kitchen prep area. Manager removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings such as a purse and headphones being stored on the prep table. Manager removed all items and stored correct.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of beef being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed several cases of shortening and two cases of dry pasta being stored on the floor in the dry storage area next to the ice machine. Observed three cases of peppers, one case of yogurt, one box of lemons and several cases of water being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager had an employee lift all items six inches off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs on the oven door on the cook line. Manager removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the walk in cooler being soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a soiled wet cloth being used on the cook line. Manager removed cloth.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over containers of sauces. Employee placed raw chicken beneath the sauce s.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease. Operator states they are scheduled to be cleaned.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap near cook-line and dish area hand sinks.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep area with no plumbing.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing n prep sink water. Operator removed water from sink and continued thawing with slow running water.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves,with no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All products paced in make tables at 11am. Make table at end of cook line - hummus 45F Tomatoes 45F. make table at beginning of cook line: chicken 47F, cold holding tomatoes 47F. cold holding Operator place ice on all time/temperature control for food safety food. Re-tempt 40 mins -41F Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with dish trays on top in dish area. Observed small bucket in hand sink in bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near cook line and dish area.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap near cook-line and dish area hand sinks.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep area with no plumbing.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing n prep sink water. Operator removed water from sink and continued thawing with slow running water.
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