DIMITRI'S ON THE WATER
690 DODECANESE BLVD, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-945-9400
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 15 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top hinge of 2 door reach in cooler across from oven 1 live roach on floor at far end of cook line between wall and reach in cooler 1 live roach under shelf above 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches under pass through shelf on server side.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025089023 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | $600 |
| 3--2024045261 | Jul 22, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024032410 | May 20, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2021008487 | Jan 27, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2018061844 | Nov 7, 2018 | Dec 27, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top hinge of 2 door reach in cooler across from oven 1 live roach on floor at far end of cook line between wall and reach in cooler 1 live roach under shelf above 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches under pass through shelf on server side.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of butter pads in reach in cooler at expo -butter pads (46F - Cold Holding), butter blend (46F - Cold Holding) moved to vertical freezer in storage room operator states that temperatures taken at 10:30 this morning were 41F or below, lots of food items were prepped this morning.
Aug 18, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top hinge of 2 door reach in cooler across from oven 1 live roach on floor at far end of cook line between wall and reach in cooler 1 live roach under shelf above 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches under pass through shelf on server side.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of butter pads in reach in cooler at expo -butter pads (46F - Cold Holding), butter blend (46F - Cold Holding) moved to vertical freezer in storage room operator states that temperatures taken at 10:30 this morning were 41F or below, lots of food items were prepped this morning.
Aug 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top hinge of 2 door reach in cooler across from oven 1 live roach on floor at far end of cook line between wall and reach in cooler 1 live roach under shelf above 3 compartment sink 3 live roaches under pass through shelf on server side.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Under shelves above 3 compartment sink, under pass through shelf in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of butter pads in reach in cooler at expo -butter pads (46F - Cold Holding), butter blend (46F - Cold Holding) moved to vertical freezer in storage room operator states that temperatures taken at 10:30 this morning were 41F or below, lots of food items were prepped this morning.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach between wall and reach in cooler on end of cook line 1 dead roach on floor by door to dining room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee styrofoam cup on prep table, and on lift top cooler on cook line, both discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of dishes in prep area, operator moved to designated employee area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle, moved to rack
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler on cook line, fan guard and shelves
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm, sanitizer jug empty, operator put new jug on, corrected to 50 ppm. Discussed checking machine daily for proper sanitization.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi mahi completely thawed in package in reach in cooler on cook line, package states to remove before thawing.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. In bar, triple sink Greater than 500 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi mahi completely thawed in package in reach in cooler on cook line, package states to remove before thawing. See stop sale.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in galley or cook line Microwaves soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in reach in cooler in front expo area, operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawed in sink, standing water, operator moved to walk in cooler
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro, put on rotisserie at 5 pm last night, stored in walk in cooler over night, put back on rotisserie this morning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - spinach / cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb shanks (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer, operator states that chef took temperatures this mother at 8 am.
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Water dripping from black/ pink mold like substance onto ice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro, put on rotisserie at 5 pm last night, stored in walk in cooler over night, put back on rotisserie this morning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - spinach / cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cooked lamb (46F - Cold Holding); lamb shanks (46F - Cold Holding), moved to freezer, operator states that chef took temperatures this mother at 8 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, butter pats in bar, put out 1 hour ago, operator added time sticker to pan
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Water dripping from black/ pink mold like substance onto ice. see stop sale.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bartender drinking from open glass, discussed proper drinking glass to prevent contamination.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open cup with straw in reach in cooler cooler in bar, operator removed
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in drawers on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line- milk water for breading fish, (75F - Cold Holding);operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken** At front counter -butter pats (76F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigerator less than 1 hour ago. Operator will put on time control plan.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At server galley, > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator emptied towel bucket in hand wash sink, discussed use of sink with manager on duty
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator knows time control parameters but has no written plan, form was emailed to manager on duty
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door inside is in disrepair, metal at bottom sticking out
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal containers in bag on lift top cooler on cooks line, moved to other area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler on cook line, unwashed produce over cooked foods
Jul 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in room containing soda concentrate. Cove molding pulled away from wall ear walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line no sign.
Jul 23, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on the floor in area where bag in box soda concentrate is stored 1 rodent dropping on the top of the hot water heater 3 droppings on the floor in the hall way leading to beverage concentrate 1 rodent dropping on lower shelf of prep table 2 rodent droppings on floor behind equipment on cook line 2 rodent droppings on the floor at entrance of kitchen at entrance. 11 total rodent droppings.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in room containing soda concentrate. Cove molding pulled away from wall ear walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out storage, cooking and prep areas
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line no sign.
Jul 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on the floor in area where bag in box soda concentrate is stored 1 rodent dropping on the top of the hot water heater 3 droppings on the floor in the hall way leading to beverage concentrate 1 rodent dropping on lower shelf of prep table 2 rodent droppings on floor behind equipment on cook line 2 rodent droppings on the floor at entrance of kitchen at entrance. 11 total rodent droppings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta Cheese 46F cold hold Pasta Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Fish (44F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in room containing soda concentrate. Cove molding pulled away from wall ear walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out storage, cooking and prep areas
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line no sign.
Water draining onto floor surface. Coke machine line draining onto the floor in rear area near begin box beverages.
May 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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/ 1. Alena Evans hired more than 30 days ago.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer test kit for dishmachine.
Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to tape ice machine radiator door.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to convection oven is rusted.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Five gallon greek pepper bucket is being reused to store food.
May 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From shelf near three-compartment sink, a. #10 can of garbanzo beans is dented at seam.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen through rear exit then don single-serve gloves touching bell peppers on cooks line. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieve clean dishes from dishmachine. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed bell peppers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on floor underneath carbonated soda rack in storage area located behind wait station. 9 rodent droppings on carbonated soda boxes in storage area located behind wait station 4 rodent droppings on hot water heater in storage area located behind wait station.
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/ 1. Alena Evans hired more than 30 days ago.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer test kit for dishmachine.
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. 1. Emmuella Barid Operator located proof of employee training.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near hot water heater.
Cutting boards on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to tape ice machine radiator door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table on cooks line next to convection oven. Employee discarded drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table next to convection oven is rusted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Five gallon greek pepper bucket is being reused to store food.
Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Bread not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen bag of scallops in prep sink not thawing under cold running water or under refrigeration at 41f or below. Operator placed scallops under running cold water.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken base buckets reused for pasta, white sauce, chicken soup
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.