SOFIA'S GREEK CAFE
1446 S BELCHER RD, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-400-4863
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Peter Kondilis expired 1/7/2026.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at front counter near reach in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of yogurt containers in reach in and walk in coolers.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken sitting out to thaw. Operator moved to sink and began running cool water.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area. Reviewed with manager
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured opposite mop sink. Reviewed with manager
Food ( boxes of soda) stored on floor in storage area. Reviewed with manager
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front glass counter - temp on bottom states 57 degrees milk pie (50F - Cold Holding); pie (50F - Cold Holding) Employee threw away product
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Gyro meat inside reach in freezer. No covered
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. Gyro cook yesterday - manager stated that wasn't cooked for more than 60 minutes yesterday. current internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated and email owner gyro cone information.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Second deli cooler from left- gyro meat (60F - Cold Holding) Pan above top of deli cooler put there yesterday. Owner discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made yesterday with no date mark.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on prep table in front of restaurant near clean silverware. And back of restaurant near three compartment sink.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Falafel made yesterday 3-21 on backing sheets no cover in reach in freezer near slicer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager moved.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Blue spoon in feta cheese at front deli cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. Bread crumbs in container on counter near microwave not covered.
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.