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HUNGRY GREEK BALLENTRAE

17772 APRILE DRIVE, Lutz FL 33558 · 813-404-0121

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918248
Grade history
JAN 25
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 43 f cook rice 44 f chicken soup 44 f cook rice 44 f discussed with management to try to ice bath the temperature control foods.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket pled and black mold like substance buildup in front line
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior bottom soiled with food debris buildup in front line
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freeze on condenser line
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks have built up debris
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Tested at 0 ppm refilled the chlorine and retested to 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables inside carry out bag walk in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Florida restaurant and lodging for 2 people missing for 3 people over 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10 ppm retested to 50 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Tested at 0 ppm discussed with management to use three compartment sink until machine is fixed.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient air temperature 43 f cook rice 44 f chicken soup 44 f cook rice 44 f discussed with management to try to ice bath the temperature control foods.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
May 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. Manager removed portion cup
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head on soda machine in dining room. Employee washed rinsed and sanitized
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp machine tested at 132 f ran 2 times. Discussed with management to use three compartment sink Quaternary ammonia to properly sanitize dishes.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum on service line.
Basic/12B-09-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Hand washing sink by three compartment sink cold water handle not working.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Soda bottles by office manager moved from floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.