LITTLE GREEK FRESH GRILL
4266 53RD AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 5742263838
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge renewed license before the inspection was closed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026009262 | Dec 12, 2025 | Jun 17, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2026014470 | Jan 12, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2024014035 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over ground beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line sour cream sauce (62F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and put ice on top of sauce.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge removed.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Jan 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on food line counter sour cream sauce (65F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding food.Person in charge stated it had been on the counter for approximately one hour and placed it back in the in cooler.
Dec 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over potato salad and sour cream sauce Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed employee with gloves on picked up cell phone and then pick up clean utensils. Educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing. Employee placed soiled utensils in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on food line counter sour cream sauce (65F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding food.Person in charge stated it had been on the counter for approximately one hour and placed it back in the in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
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. Observed: 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 illnesse.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observe in main kitchen area employees cell phone on food storage rack. Person in charge removed phone.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed in back kitchen area 2 mops not inverted.Person in charge inverted mops.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over potato salad. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy to Person in charge
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed handwashing sink in back kitchen area blocked by garbage can and food cart.Person in charge moved can and cart.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge and all employees currently working read and signed agreement.
Bottled water stored on floor in reach in cooler.Person in charge removed from floor.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area multiple employees wearing wrist watches. Employees removed and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed above 3 compartment sink food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning above 3 compartment sink. Person in charge removed label and placed container in dishwasher area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cooked chicken and raw shrimp over cut onions and sauces. Emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw bacon and raw shrimp.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tanks.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in main kitchen area reach in cooler soiled gaskets with mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer opening not protected with self-closing door on south end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table cooked chicken (53 - Cold Holding) Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated in had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 45 minutes and placed it in the walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in front dining area fountain beverage ice dispenser shoot has mold like substance.
No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tanks.
Food stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area food container of sauce stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer opening not protected with self-closing door on south end of kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap in back kitchen area Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge renewed license before the inspection was closed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen Raw Chicken over cut Vegetables and Sauces. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area.Employee grabbed raw shrimp with gloves on and placed on grill. Employee grabbed single service food container and failed to Change gloves and wash hand. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Employee discarded single service container,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler Cooked Chicken (59F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour and was placed in Walk in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed, Person in charge used the same training booklets from previous training. Person in charge wrote over the original certificate with new training dates. Both employees only speak Spanish and 1 safe staff booklet is in English and the other is in Chinese. Educated Person in charge that he need to order new Safe Staff training booklets for current training updates and in the employees original language. I explained to Person in charge that there would be a 60 day call back for the training.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in Reach in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed from ROP.
Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken stored on floor. Person in charge stated that there were no deliveries today. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Shrimp over cut fresh Broccoli. Educated Person in charge and emailed safe refrigerator storage in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed Shrimp.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee came from outside the building with gloves on and washed gloves in 3 compartment sink and returned to food preparation. Educated Person in charge on glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage areas under microwave.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in freezer raw Chicken stored on floor. Observed in main kitchen area fryer oil and soy sauce stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
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