HELLAS RESTAURANT
785 DODECANESE BLVD, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-934-8400
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dish area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019019921 | Mar 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash Sink added next to dish room, and server station, mop sink moved, hood extended, fryers added coolers and steam table added to cook line.
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Gyro meat cooked yesterday, Partial cone on rotisserie, restaurant just opened.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro meat cooked yesterday, Partial cone on rotisserie, restaurant just opened.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lift top cooler at expo- butter pads (47F - Cold Holding), above fill line, moved to blast freezer, corrected to 40F,
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash Sink added next to dish room, and server station, mop sink moved, hood extended, fryers added coolers and steam table added to cook line.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small black cooler in prep area - butter pads (46F - Cold Holding), was in walk in cooler over night, moved to freezer, recheck 41F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manny, expired on 1/ 19/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler, salad prep, stained
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On end of cook line on top of glass door dessert cooler, operator moved to shelf
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in dish area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above cheese in reach in cooler, raw beef moved to bottom of cooler
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of grill, tongs removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in server area
Dec 9, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:20pm a. sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) b. butter (59F - Cold Holding)
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal Bowl without handle stored inside container of flour on cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses on cooks line. Employee removed tongs.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding), employee removed tomato sauce from line
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of restroom then started putting bakery boxes together without washing hands
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher eating then handling clean dishes without washing hands
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding), employee removed tomato sauce from line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area back room blocked by garbage can, garbage can moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used to fill water bottle, discussed proper use of hand sink
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Main dish machine temperature for final rinse at 150F, manager discontinued use and had employees use back dish machine in back area of kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All potable cutting boards
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near cook line sink. Operator replaced
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cart above knives and Utensils. Operator removed
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.