LITTLE GREEK VALRICO
3474 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Valrico FL 33596 · 8136850189
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties stored over raw salmon in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged correctly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned pack of sliced American cheese not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 unsecured tanks at soda syrup rack.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and air pod case on prep table. Operator removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent light in dish not shielded.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots stored over salad dressing and olives in walk in cooler.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris buildup on can opener blade. Operator cleaned
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by trash can. Operator moved can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at cookline used as dump sink - food debris in the drain. Operator discussed with employees that hand sinks are for hand washing only
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator discarded.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator showed invoice with new shelving ordered.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area blocked by trash can. Manager moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop bulk Greek seasoning and cornstarch. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in prep area. Manager discarded.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of tzatziki sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager placed on shelf
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottles in reach in cooler. Manager placed in bin, marked bin with "Employee Food"
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. Manager turned on water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over buckets of sauces and peppers in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed cooked leftover gyro cones in walk in cooler from prior day.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Tested at at 500+ppm Quaternary Ammonium. Manager added water retested at 200ppm
No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced gyro meat with secondary cook held in pans on cookline temp at 110F. Manager moved pans to cold hold unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided manager with probe thermometer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on table next to tea dispensers. Manager discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones on prep table under microwave ovens
Equipment in poor repair. Shelving in walk in cooler peeling and rusted. Gasket on reach in refrigerator door falling apart.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed potatoes stored in a container near hand wash sink exposed to splashing from hand washing. Manager crafted a splash guard out of foil.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket containing packaged beef on floor in dish area. Manager moved the bucket off the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on table next to tea dispensers. Manager removed wiping cloths to laundry bin.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured next to soda bib station
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 to operator
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. Emailed to operator
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured next to soda bib station
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed stored over 3-compartment sink Corrected - observed employee remove
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.