LITTLE GREEK FRESH GRILL
320 E LAKE RD, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 727-785-7782
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta expired 2=25-25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024069976 | Aug 30, 2024 | Apr 24, 2025 | $360 |
| 3--2021031320 | Feb 25, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over RTE food, eggs moved to the bottom shelf during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board front line stained/ soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by garbage can. Employee moved can during inspection.
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. Samch Younan expired May 20,2024 Xaxni-Quezada expired May 20, 2024
Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple beverage store on shelf next to clean utensils above food. No contamination observed. Employee moved drinks
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over RTE sauce. Operator relocated raw eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta expired 2=25-25
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/. Only plans on file for establishment are from 1-16-2003. Both hand wash sinks have been relocated since plans were last submitted. One hand sink is further down on cookline next to grill. Hand sink in dry storage area/prep area. Three compartment sink has been relocated. There are 3 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezers where 3 compartment sink used to be. There is no walk in cooler. Area where the walk in cooler is on the plans is now storage/prep. Mop sink has been relocated.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Portioned food containers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Dressing
Oct 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained. Cutting board on cookline stained.
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/. Only plans on file for establishment are from 1-16-2003. Both hand wash sinks have been relocated since plans were last submitted. One hand sink is further down on cookline next to grill. Hand sink in dry storage area/prep area. Three compartment sink has been relocated. There are 3 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezers where 3 compartment sink used to be. There is no walk in cooler. Area where the walk in cooler is on the plans is now storage/prep. Mop sink has been relocated.
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. Cirilo and Sameh expired 5/2024. Discussed with manager on duty.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 carbon dioxide tanks not secured
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline.
Sep 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained. Cutting board on cookline stained.
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/. Only plans on file for establishment are from 1-16-2003. Both hand wash sinks have been relocated since plans were last submitted. One hand sink is further down on cookline next to grill. Hand sink in dry storage area/prep area. Three compartment sink has been relocated. There are 3 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezers where 3 compartment sink used to be. There is no walk in cooler. Area where the walk in cooler is on the plans is now storage/prep. Mop sink has been relocated.
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. Cirilo and Sameh expired 5/2024. Discussed with manager on duty.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 carbon dioxide tanks not secured
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline.
Sep 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states food was not prepared today and that the food has been in the cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator began moving some food from cooler, and placed other food on ice. Discussed that if the cooler is not working properly, food cannot be stored in cooler unless it is on ice and is at 41F or below. tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding); feta (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface stained. Cutting board on cookline stained.
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/. Only plans on file for establishment are from 1-16-2003. Both hand wash sinks have been relocated since plans were last submitted. One hand sink is further down on cookline next to grill. Hand sink in dry storage area/prep area. Three compartment sink has been relocated. There are 3 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezers where 3 compartment sink used to be. There is no walk in cooler. Area where the walk in cooler is on the plans is now storage/prep. Mop sink has been relocated.
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. Cirilo and Sameh expired 5/2024. Discussed with manager on duty.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 carbon dioxide tanks not secured
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline.
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states food was not prepared today and that the food has been in the cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator began moving some food from cooler, and placed other food on ice. Discussed that if the cooler is not working properly, food cannot be stored in cooler unless it is on ice and is at 41F or below. tzatziki (50F - Cold Holding); feta (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states food was brought from reach in cooler to microwave to be reheated. Food was sitting in microwave. I asked the employee what temperature food needs to be reheated to and employee said 160F. Discussed that food needs to be reheated to 165F. Employee began reheating foods in microwave. Emailed reheating procedure to operator. rice (147F - Reheating); chicken soup (136F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface stained. Cutting board on cookline stained.
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/. Only plans on file for establishment are from 1-16-2003. Both hand wash sinks have been relocated since plans were last submitted. One hand sink is further down on cookline next to grill. Hand sink in dry storage area/prep area. Three compartment sink has been relocated. There are 3 reach in coolers and 2 reach in freezers where 3 compartment sink used to be. There is no walk in cooler. Area where the walk in cooler is on the plans is now storage/prep. Mop sink has been relocated.
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. Cirilo and Sameh expired 5/2024. Discussed with manager on duty.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 carbon dioxide tanks not secured
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile above cold holding unit in kitchen has a hole in the corner
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on wire rack above bread. Speaker above tomatoes in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and warewashing area
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket stored on prep table next to sauces
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce being cut and then washed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee worked the register, changed gloves but no hand wash before engaging in food preparation.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach cleaner stored next to potatoes on wire rack. Employee removed chemical.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from cooks line.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled containers in rear of kitchen.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce being cut and then washed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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One dented can of garbanzo beans present on shelf in back kitchen - employee marked can for return and placed in the office area. See stop sale.
Raw animal food ( raw pork ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of pickles ) in second double to cooler from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 50 F, cut lettuce 49 F cut lettuce 53 F made previous day, no temperatures taken this day
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front counter area - manager labeled spray bottle
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing Ave dry storage racks
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under triple sink
Damaged food not properly segregated. One dented can of garbanzo beans on shelf in back kitchen - employee marked can for return and placed in office area
Equipment in poor repair. - first double door cooler as you enter back kitchen has a broken center piece where doors meet and the door has detached metal in the interior of door
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in back food prep area
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.