GREEK ISLAND RESTAURANT
1501 CLEARWATER LARGO RD, Largo FL 33770 · 727-581-1767
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on shelf, shelf bracket, wall along shelf above prep table in cook line and behind sign on the wall in the dishwashing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029679 | May 15, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2023035851 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced frozen cone unable to verify cooling parameters. Cone discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese pie and spinach pie.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken thawing in sink no water running.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed left over gyro cone being reheated from previous day. Item discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach pie.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Confirmation # 247718280
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to office.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Under cooks line table.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Manager removed bucket from sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Manager placed paper towels in dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area. Manager labeled spray bottles
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. -Bottles of water on the floor in front counter area.. Manager relocated food.
May 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen
May 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( thawing spinach ) in walk in cooler. Manager removed bag and placed plastic wrap over top of the spinach
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024. operator renewed license during inspection
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -5 live roaches on piping near shelf above prep table at cook line -5 live roaches on shelf above prep table at cook line -3 live roaches underside of shelf above prep table at cook line - 3 live roaches on floor under triple sink - 22 live roaches on wooden legs of triple sink - 4 live roaches on wall behind sign near dish machine area. - 2 live roaches in underside of shelf in dish washing area Reviewed with manager
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on shelf, shelf bracket, wall along shelf above prep table in cook line and behind sign on the wall in the dishwashing area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tzatziki sauce 55F, rice 56 F, butter 56 F in reach in cooler at front counter area. No temperatures taken today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatziki sauce 55F, rice 56 F, butter 56 F in reach in cooler at front counter area. No temperatures taken today.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager.
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on shelf next to plates. Manager placed plates in dish washing area to be washed - 1 dead roach inside reach in freezer located near wooden support board. - 2 dead roaches on floor behind soda dispenser in the front counter area. - 4 dead roaches on floor under prep table in kitchen Reviewed with manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen
Food ( soup ) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Reviewed food storage with manager. Manager relocated soup
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed under triple sink
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler middle door, walk-in cooler door, and reach-in freezer near prep sink. Doors on both reach-in freezer partially rusted.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of carrots stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Bread stored in a bucket on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed buckets on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to prep sink and reach-in freezer near dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave on table next to steam table mused more than 24 hours ago, soiled with food debris.
Light not functioning. Lights burned out above prep table with mixer on top.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line and walk-in cooler.
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.