LITTLE GREEK FRESH GRILL
10801 STARKEY RD STE 11, Largo FL 33777 · 7273978300
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to hand sink in rear prep room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018061751 | Nov 1, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $400 |
| 3--2018036286 | May 31, 2018 | Jul 27, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at front counter Can opener blade soiled
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in rear prep room
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. Three employee training certificates expired
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl in sugar and flour bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Splash guard solid around soda machine Plastic curtains in walk in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door freezer interior soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. All unwrapped plastic utensils at customer self service not inverted
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Spray bottle on shelf next to to go containers above deli cooler at front counter, removed
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Large pot of soup in walk in cooler 70F, per staff soup was prepared around 9pm on 2/1/26, no temperatures taken today. Soup did not properly cool to 41F within 6 hours. Staff discarded
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to hand sink in rear prep room
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Large pot of soup in walk in cooler 70F, per staff soup was prepared around 9pm on 2/1/26, no temperatures taken today. Soup did not properly cool to 41F within 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (119F - Hot Holding) holding in pan on griddle, staff placed directly on flat top to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at front counter Can opener blade soiled
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Mikelian Benga CafM expired 10/29/25 No other staff with valid CFM
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/ 4 employees present during inspection with no valid CFM
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in rear prep room
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. Three employee training certificates expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl in sugar and flour bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above deli cooler at front counter, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter preparing salad with no hair restraints
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Splash guard solid around soda machine Plastic curtains in walk in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door freezer interior soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. All unwrapped plastic utensils at customer self service not inverted
Stored food not covered. Potato salad in walk in cooler not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in prep area 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at front counter Can opener blade soiled
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Broken paper towel dispenser in rear prep room
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. Two employee certificates expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam bowl in flour and sugar bins, removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at front counter
Food stored on floor. Cans of marinara on floor, moved to shelf
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Grill handle on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Accumulation of grease around gyro broilers and grill
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage containers on storage racks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at soda machine not inverted, manager corrected
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board at front counter
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Discarded cardboard boxes on ground outside rear kitchen door in shared maintenance hallway with other businesses. Empty cardboard boxes on ground next to mop sink
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at front counter Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cell phone cable plugged in over hand sink in prep area, removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Rear storage room
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on prep table, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line with no hair restraints, put on hair nets
Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler, relocated
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at customer soda machine not inverted, operator corrected
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over peppers in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Ice chute on soda machine Can opener blade soiled Grill surface soiled
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/ 4 employees present, one with valid CFM
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in sugar and flour bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room, secured
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled storage racks near triple sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to mop sink and front counter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on shelf with single service and above cooler, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ell phone over cooler at front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment at front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In front of grill
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic utensils at customer counter not inverted, order corrected
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate19 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (78F) reheated on grill to minimum 165F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained Ice chute and nozzles soiled on self service soda machine
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. Mousaka prepared on 1/25/24, date added
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in sugar and seasoning bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles at front counter
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In rear storage room
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under grill
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled metal racks in prep room
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler at front counter, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone leaning against to go containers above front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooler at front counter and under cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.cooler gaskets soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins on storage racks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass display cooler at front counter
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic silverware at soda machine not inverted
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
Stored food not covered. Soup and potato salad in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 32 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate24 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler-lemon chicken rice soup (74F - Cold Holding), began cooling at 11:00pm previous day, temp at 3:10pm, did not meet cooling parameters
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter-cannoli (56F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (59F - Cold Holding), items moved to walk-in cooler, recommend items added to time as a public health control. Walk-in cooler-lemon chicken rice soup (74F - Cold Holding), began cooling at 11:00pm previous day.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pot of lemon chicken rice soup in walk-in cooler did not reach 41F within 6hrs. Temp taken at 3:10pm 74F, cooling process began 11:00pm previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface Can opener blade soiled Cutting boards stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large car bore box containing broiler in front of hand sink in prep room
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in prep room contains food debris
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Raw portioned salmon not dated in reach in freezer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.styrofoam cups in sugar/four bins and portioning cups in seasoning bins
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Glass display cooler, microwaves in prep room
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Chain added
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line, removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic utensils at soda machine not inverted, placement corrected
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean equipment stored on soiled metal racks near triple sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near mop sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron store on top of dressing cups, removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins over three compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris and grease on floor of walk-in cooler. Under tables in prep room. Accumulation of grease under front counter and cook line Floors soiled in office next to coolers
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of dressing on floor of walk-in cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Over cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Grill handle, removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On front counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in rear prep room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food debris on doors to glass display cooler at front counter Accumulation of grease on gas lines behind grill Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease in hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several plastic containers in use and on storage racks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass display cooler and reach in coolers
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In prep room and on cook line
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On front counter
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.