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GREEK CITY CAFE OF BROOKSVILLE

13178 CORTEZ BLVD, Spring Hill FL 34613 · 352-835-7188

Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3701192
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Observed 2 live small flying insects found in front cook line area near cutting board and near three compartment sink. Employee eliminated and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding recheck 41F) being held in reach-in cooler in container with strainer. Discussed solutions with operator. Operator replaced item in a different container.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gyro Meat (114F - Hot Holding recheck at 146F); Chicken (107F - Hot Holding recheck at 138F) in steam tables off cook line. Operator removed to have reheated. Discussed proper holding temperatures and possible solutions.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Observed 2 live small flying insects found in front cook line area near cutting board and near three compartment sink. Employee eliminated and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (123F - Hot Holding) stored in steam table across from cook line. Operator had employee remove items to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. Employee put on beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
1 employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line. Employee put hair net on.
Basic/13-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages stored on shelf next to dry storage items above prep table area. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Feta Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Falafel Mix (45F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and Cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the steam table across the cook like. Operator moved to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) and Potato Salad (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line to the right of the gyro cone rotisserie. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator iced products down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. French fries on floor in Walk-in Freezer. Operator removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cooks line Reach-in cooler drawers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching feta cheese in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea canister at guest self service station missing lid. Operator covered.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomato (54F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Operator states items were brought to reach in cooler less than and hour ago. Operator moved items to cooler to rapid chill. Recheck temps- cut tomatoes 49F, potato salad 48F, cut greens 50F, feta 47F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Operator removed items from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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