KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL
619 N PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727.656.3584
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024024096 | Feb 20, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2022021657 | Mar 29, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 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
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving customers. Expired since 2/1/2026
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/. Plans are from 2019, no longer accurate, gyro rotisserie moved, bathroom added, room added to back of restaurant, chlorine dishwasher, hand wash sink added, has trailer in back of restaurant with coolers, freezers and dry storage
Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating, serving customers. Expired since 2/1/2026
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In storage shed - pans of raw chicken over tzatziki sauce, spinach, and buckets of feta cheese. Operator rearranged cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dish room
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/. Plans are from 2019, no longer accurate, gyro rotisserie moved, bathroom added, room added to back of restaurant, chlorine dishwasher, hand wash sink added, has trailer in back of restaurant with coolers, freezers and dry storage
Food stored on floor. In storage area- bottled water, bag of onions, jug of fry oil.
Apr 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at wait station - butter pads (60F - Cold Holding) recheck 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, Chlorine sanitizer jug empty, operator put another jug on. 50 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
Schwarma meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator started cooking at 9:40, turned rotisserie off at 1:00, turned rotisserie back on at 2:30, 60F. Heated to 175F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at wait station - butter pads (60F - Cold Holding) recheck 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizing
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line
Jun 12, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bulk sauces in reach in cooler in storage room at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained on some equipment at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on shelf over prep table in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator disposed of coffee during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged bread stored on floor on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved bread to shelf during inspection.
May 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef refrigerator in storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on cooks line at 2:00pm. Operator turned steam table temp up. Re check at 2:45pm a. cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding) 144f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table in storage area used more than 4 hours ago soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Niki Hatzleris arrived during inspection. Discussed with manager a CFM needs to be present when 4 or more employees are engaging in food preparation.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line.
Spray bottle in three-compartment sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squeeze bottles containing pink substance in warewashing area and on shelf storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near warewashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above three-compartment sink.
Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator has three-compartment sink setup. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm.
Hole in or other damage to wall near ice machine located near warewashing area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water stored on top of open reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed bottled water.
Feb 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 46F in the middle 41F at edge of container cooled in deep food container over night. See stop sale.
Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Mop water dumped in toilet per operator.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at back storage room and prep room. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to gain compliance.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name.
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beef 46F in the middle 41F at edge of container cooled in deep food container over night. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf to gain compliance.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Beef 46F 41F at edge of pan cooling in deep food container over night.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored above bag in box beverage, concentrate. Operator moved chemical to get in Compliance.
Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Mop water dumped in toilet per operator.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at back storage room and prep room. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to gain compliance.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name.
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.