GREEK GRILL AND GALLERY
14828 TAMIAMI TRAIL A102, North Port FL 34287 · 941-426-1011
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink near the cash register. Observed 70F maximum water temp. The operator turned on the hot water. Water temperature 93F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019061376 | Dec 3, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a tube of ointment stored on top of a container with a spice mixture. The operator properly stored the ointment.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked potatoes (61F - Cooling) in the stand up cooler in the kitchen. The potatoes were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the potatoes.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked potatoes (61F - Cooling) in the stand up cooler in the kitchen. The potatoes were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the potatoes.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed grass fed beef Greek burgers in the menu. The ground beef on hand is ground sirloin with no mention of grass fed on the packaging. Observed the operator correcting the menu.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine sanitizer solution. Observed no sink and surface sanitizer test kit for the three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fans in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored with clean equipment on a wire rack at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall in the back of the kitchen. Observed a hole in the wall behind the dishmachine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the glass turn table tray soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go containers stored on the floor behind the front counter.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked gyro meat in the reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The operator was unable to locate the chlorine test kit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink near the cash register. Observed 70F maximum water temp. The operator turned on the hot water. Water temperature 93F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fans in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle used for cooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk and heavy cream not date marked. Observed operator date marking items.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen, soiled handles. Observed employee cleaning back of handles properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed throughout establishment torn gaskets on reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout establishment soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. Observed employee cleaning gaskets properly.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands hands with gloves on for less than 10 seconds.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing task from portioning rice to touching dishes with out changing gloves. Employee wash hands with gloves on, then dried with a cloth towel.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen prepared with food stains and black mold like substance on them.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in kitchen prep area, handles on reach in coolers/freezers with food debris on them
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen prepared with food area, cutting boards with grooves in them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen prep area, torn gasket in reach in, stand up cooler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in kitchen/prep area multiple containers with utensils stored handles down. Observed operator starting to invert properly
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen/prep area at spice table, wall soiled with food splatter
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by vents in cook area with accumulation of black like dust.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed 3 compartment Togo tins not inverted. Observed tins being inverted.
Mar 25, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler across from hand sink, on front line with accumulation of food debris on them. Observed chef cleaning gaskets.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils stored with handles down instead of handles up. Observed employee inverting with handles up, wearing gloves while inverting.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed serving spoon in cooked rice container with handle touching edge of rice. Observed cook removing spoon and rice from container, putting spoon in dish and throwing away edge of rice that was being touched by handle.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen to left of dishwasher. Observed manager replace paper towels in dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease like substance on vent and ceiling tile above grill station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwaves with accumulation of food debris. Observed employee cleaning out microwave.
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.