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GREAT GREEK MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

4414 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-598-3087

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5203281
Grade history
FEB 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line on table at room temperature, yogurt and garlic 67F, unable to determine for how long sauce was kept at room temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
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. Dish machine across from three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager primed machine, 50 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over uncooked gyro meat in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Ecoshine stored next to bags in dry storage area next to back door. Manager moved Ecoshine to shelf with chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
Basic/16-03-4
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table across from gyro station. Manager removed phones during inspection Owner stated.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored above kitchen prep sink.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cook line grill. Manager placed tongs in pan.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pan lids on storage shelf across from walk-in cooler. Manager turned lids over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line on table at room temperature, yogurt and garlic 67F, unable to determine for how long sauce was kept at room temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line on table at room temperature, yogurt and garlic 67F, unable to determine for how long sauce was kept at room temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the prep area, manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the dry storage area spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling tile missing. At the prep area,
Basic/36-36-4
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. In walk-in cooler raw frozen salmon (31F) still in a vacuum seal bag, per manager salmon placed to thawed at 10:00am, manager removed frog bags.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink on prep table, manager discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple to go containers not inverted, manager inverted all.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Observed : the dish wash machine, after priming was still at 0 ppm for chlorine. The 3 compartment sink was being set up to wash and sanitize dishes.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener with dried food debris on the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Observed : lack of any training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a back pack stored over single serve tray liners in dry storage. The back pack was moved below.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : tongs protruding from the oven door handle. This was moved to the flattop.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed : unwashed tomatos in cases stored over prepped lettuce in food pans in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.