MYTHOS GREEK BISTRO
2501 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33713
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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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 1 live fly in bar area, 1 live fly in kitchen landing on wall. Educated on flies and provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $150
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018044332 | Jun 21, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 | $150 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/.
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.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine at front bar is not operating and in disrepair. Discussed with operator replacing or repairing the unit and to utilize the dish machine in the kitchen
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in rear prep area with a build up of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler in kitchen, and two reach-in coolers in the front patio bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind three compartment sink with black grime.
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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(2) Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (1) can of roasted eggplant pulp (1) can of baked giant beans
(5) Live, small flying insects found. (2) located in rear prep are/door to walk-in cooler (1) in dining room, located near the restrooms (1) at front bar located near broken dish machine (1) inside kitchen located around the reach-in deli cooler along North wall Discussed findings with Supervisor LDW. Advised to educate employees on preventative and reactive measures. Advised to issue a warning and next day callback.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Located in reach-in cooler along North wall; cut gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) Item held in reach-in cooler overnight and undisturbed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in reach-in cooler along North wall; cut gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding) Employee stated item was held overnight inside unit. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front bar used to dump drink waste. Discussed with employee to utilize sink for handwashing purposes only
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front bar hand wash sink. Discussed with employees to try and correct during inspection. Operator provided paper towels at sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/.
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in kitchen unable to dispense soap.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine at front bar is not operating and in disrepair. Discussed with operator replacing or repairing the unit and to utilize the dish machine in the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Employee relocated and elevated oil for safer storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven in rear prep area with a build up of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler along the North wall in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to the kitchen was open at the beginning of inspection. (5) Live flies observed at inspection. Operator closed the door during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler in kitchen, and two reach-in coolers in the front patio bar.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen slow draining. Employee cleaned out drain and corrected. Sink adequately draining.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind three compartment sink with black grime.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Discussed with employees methods for proper storage such as elevating solution with a separate container and the double bucket method. Solution was proper,y stored.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in bar area, 1 live fly in kitchen landing on wall. Educated on flies and provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa date marked and made 5-1.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa date marked and made 5-1.
Spray bottle of Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ ppm quaternary corrected to 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw Mahi thawed in vacuum packaging label observed on mahi states to remove from packaging before thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler interior -raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (47F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler pulled pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork loin (46F - Cold Holding); salsa verde (47F - Cold Holding) employee put all foods on ice and in reach in freezer for quick chill. Retemped raw chicken (38F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (39 F - Cold Holding) pulled pork (41F - Cold Holding); raw pork loin (43F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in rear ice machine area blocked by trash cans and ice buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line and in rear ice machine room. Employee refilled paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand sink in rear ice machine area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.unlabeled spray bottle of liquid in bar area. Employee labeled sanitizer
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. Raw Mahi thawed in vacuum packaging label observed on mahi states to remove from packaging before thawing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2-1-2025 license displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to clean single service in wait station.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles and bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved items to upper shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door in kitchen. Employee removed tongs.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Unable to find last inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at Hand sink in rear ice machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cook line reach in coolers.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door of kitchen open to outside flys present.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection 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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Open dumpster lid.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed entering kitchen from outside and proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing hands first
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Moved to dishroom for washing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom rack in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Outside near ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside near ice machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Outside near ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffe on same table where employee is preparing burgers
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Oil cases on floor in outside dry storage shed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside near ice machine
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.