LITTLE GREEK
10660 NEW EAST BAY RD, Gibsonton FL 33534 · 813-405-4535
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken 72 F, in walk in cooler. Operator states chicken sat on the counter over night.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $820
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026019172 | Mar 10, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2025055590 | Mar 31, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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/. Added prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. Hand wash sink added near grill. Plans were denied.
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. One expired food handler certification.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasonings.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Container of fries on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed removed at time of inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted.
Oct 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 53 F, cut leafy greens 45 F on counter, employee placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 102 F in cook top. Discussed with employee to turn up heat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner above single service items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks.
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/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink. Hand wash sink added near grill. Spoke with plan review and they stated plans have not been submitted.
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. For new hire, employee signed at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in black pepper and mint leaves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone with food items.
Food stored on floor. Fries on floor in walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.splitter missing vacuum breaker.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink.
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/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda on floor in walk in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat 80 F, employee placed on grill to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink is not accessible to kitchen due to wall between.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Abdelmalak Elarroufe
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink.
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/. Prep cooler up front, wall between kitchen and prep area. Handwash sink is located next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda on floor in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above 3 compartment sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken 72 F, in walk in cooler. Operator states chicken sat on the counter over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 72 F, in walk in cooler. Operator states chicken sat on the counter over night.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasonings.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table above seasonings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Pickles and multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins on floor under register.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons, and knives not all facing the same direction.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above cheese sauce.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed manager wash and rinsed a container without sanitizing it. Discussed to wash rinse and sanitize dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and chicken over ranch dressings in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 65 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to register.
Food stored on floor. Onions, water and lettuce on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in chicken wings.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins on floor near register.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted next to soda machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction next to register.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near register.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to register wet nesting.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets and handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks not all facing the same direction near register.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 49 F in prep cooler sitting up too high, operator moved to another cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee medicine on griddle, operator removed at time of inspection.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on griddle. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. Chicken on the floor in walk in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and knives not all facing the same direction near register and soda machine.
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.