LITTLE GREEK CUISINE
2245 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-270-7902
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26. Operator renewed license during the inspection. License is now current
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 21 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in counter top cold holding unit: rice pudding (48F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); cannoli with cream (46F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (48F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (49F - Cold Holding) Multiple to go containers were temped. Food items were moved to the single door stand alone freezer to bring down the temperature rapidly. Re-temped items: re-temped rice pudding (39F - Cold Holding); re-temped rice pudding (40F - Cold Holding); re-temped rice pudding (37F- Cold Holding); re-temped rice pudding (38F - Cold Holding); re-temped rice pudding (40F); re-temped rice pudding (40F - Cold Holding) Discussed monitoring temperatures in all cold holding units to ensure food items are temping at 41 degrees or below.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled white spray bottle and other chemical spray bottles and bleach stored on rack above and next to clean pots next to three compartment sink. All chemical were moved to the bottom shelf. Clean pans are now stored above chemicals.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket that was set up and storing on the cook line testing at 500+ PPM. Chemical was diluted with water and is now testing at 400 PPM.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk stored inside walk in cooler, manager stated it was opened yesterday. Milk dated 7/13.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained yellow and black. Food slicer on wall next to three compartment sink soiled with yellow liquid substance and brown debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Dispenser was stocked.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. House made Mousaka and house made Pastitzio stored inside single door freezer not date marked. Manager dated items for 7/10.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made rice pudding in white to go containers stored inside counter top cold holding unit across from Pepsi display cooler. House made Mousaka and house made Pastitzio stored inside walk in cooler not date marked. Discussed ready to eat/TCS food that is frozen after the initial date of preparation/opening, must have a system in place to track how many days remain before the products must be discarded once it is no longer frozen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle stored on bottom shelf of rack storing clean dishes not labeled. Manager labeled as bleach.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in middle of back kitchen area soiled with dust build up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White deli cooler cutting boards in front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles under underneath the rack storing clean containers next to rack with soda syrup boxes.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white freezer check near back kitchen door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in counter top cold holding unit storing deserts.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of pull of cold holding drawers storing raw chicken under neath flat top soiled with dried food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb thawing in container of standing water stored inside three compartment sink. Manager moved items to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Two in use wiping towels stored on reach in deli cooler cutting board. Employee set up sanitizer bucket and towels we place in the bucket. Discussed with manager multiple times throughout the inspection.
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Medicine not labeled properly on shelf next to box of straws and box of sweetener above food prep table. Person in charge relocated medicine
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/26. Operator renewed license during the inspection. License is now current
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat sliced from cone on counter at 89 F. The person in charge reheated gyro meat to 174 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to container of domades in the food prep area in kitchen. Person in charge relocated chemicals
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges and scrub pads stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Person in charge removed items from the hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mousaka not date marked in the walk in cooler. Person in charge date marked food
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. Jose B. expired training 3/4/26, Unita E. expired training 3/4/26, Abdesmad E. expired training 4/13/23
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ladles and tongs stored on the end of the storage rack in the dish washing area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making salad while wearing a watch. Employee removed watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation preparing salads in the front line area. Employee put on a hair net.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in food prep area in back kitchen area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on storage shelves in kitchen. Manager labeled bulk containers
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatsiki at 56 F in portion containers on shelf on below front counter for less than 1 hour. Employee moved to freezer for quick chill down recheck 45 F 30 minutes in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - gyro meat at 109 F in oven. Manager reheated on grill to 188 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
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. Medhat and Kaciana expired 6/03/24. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler opposite grill Reviewed with manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee purse and jacket on shelf next to to go containers in food prep area. Reviewed with manager. Employee items relocated to designated area
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave rusted and peeling paint in the interior area on shelf in food prep area. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled outer surface of food container in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Single-service articles improperly stored inside cabinet at soda station with a floor surface not 6 inches off the floor. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated to go items
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of cucumbers, parsley ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cooked dolmades, cooked rice) in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea dispensers at customer service counter not covered, lids placed on top
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Accumulation of grease on stove surface
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on doors of desert cooler on counter Cooler gaskets soiled
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over potatoes in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (127F - Hot Holding), instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F, operator adjusted temperature
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked lasagna in freezer not dated
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pastitsio not tracked after being removed from freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on drawer under flat top grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor under prep table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler.
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