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LOUIS PAPPAS FRESH GREEK

8512 COOPER CREEK BLVD UNIT 100, Bradenton FL 34201 · 941-388-8719

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105875
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat at 103F.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2021005530Jan 25, 2021Mar 17, 2021$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed freshly cut Gyro meat stored in the refrigerator drawers. Coached the employees on proper cooling methods.
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Gyro meat cut from the log and then placed into a refrigerator drawer at 103F. Operator pulled pan to properly cool.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat at 103F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with rust on the handle and mount.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with heavy grease.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with rust on the handle and mount.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with rust on the handle and mount.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up. Operator switched out the damaged filter to protect the hood.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 13, 2025Inspection 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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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with a black mold like substance on the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the back door soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with soiled blade spots of rust. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent above the back door soiled. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-34-5
Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed jewelry worn on employee’s preparing food. Priority: Basic
Basic/13-07-4
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Priority: Basic
Basic/35B-01-4
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute for the soda fountain with a black mold like substance on the inside rim.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the can opener, holder and holding plate rusty.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open personal drink on the food prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch and bracelet preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the fryer door handle. Operator removed and placed in 135 degree water.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site

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.