TRULY GREEK
887 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 4077750503
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021039910 | Aug 24, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Flip top cooler gaskets.
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3compartment sink for manual sanitizing, quat tested at 200ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender components in hand sink. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer. Operator discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in oregano container. Operator replaced with measuring cup.
Food stored on floor. Case of ketchup packs. Operator placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Flip top cooler gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf. Operator inverted.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer on prep table. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid. Operator placed label.
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. Salmon portions thawed in sealed reduced oxygen package. Operator cut bag.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onion on floor in prep area. Soda syrup box on floor by ice machine. Bottled water on floor at front counter. Operator placed all items on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in prep area. Operator inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf phone on prep table in prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching food in bulk rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol stored above prep table in kitchen
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed an expired manager certification for David sussmann 9/23/2016
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink in prep area
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
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in prep area
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.