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STEFANO GREEK ITALIAN RESTAURANT INC

8600 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.989.1014

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3900548
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items being stored above the pizza line and above a prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Return visit Apr 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed management training being expired for Josif B.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items being stored above the pizza line and above a prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler,
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles above the cook and prep line.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. Manager I stacked and placed in the soiled dish area to be rewashed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted storage shelves being used in the dry storage. Observed food debris build up on the walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the shelves to the drying rack being rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the kitchen next to the salad making station.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the cutting board to the flip top unit. Employee removed drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys being stored on the clean dish drying rack next to the dish machine. Employee removed the keys.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the drying rack next to the dish machine. Manager unstacked wet containers to allow them to air dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a soiled dry cloth being used to clean the prep table in the back next to the three compartment sink and on the flip top unit in the pizza making area. Manager removed the cloth on the pizza line.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 20, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in salad flip top unit.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 form to manager. Employee training was expired for all employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Operator provided proof of employee training for one employee. Carlos Acosta Florida Restaurant and Lodging. 1/14/2021. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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 form to manager. Employee training was expired for all employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. Manager put original tag back with clams
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning

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.