How many health inspections has FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES had?

FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES ever been shut down?

No, FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES?

The most frequently cited violations at FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?

ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Food allergies affect 32 million Americans. Allergic reactions cause 30,000 emergency room visits and 150-200 deaths annually in the US. Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) can cause anaphylaxis within minutes of exposure. Cross-contact with trace amounts can be fatal. Demonstrate allergen awareness: identify the major food allergens, prevent cross-contact during storage and preparation, accurately communicate ingredient information to customers, train all food handlers on allergen management. Use separate equipment for allergen-free preparation. Clean and sanitize surfaces between allergen and non-allergen food preparation.

FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES

2508 A MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater, FL 33761

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BASKOVICH MICHAEL · License: SEA6214084

FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES in Clearwater, FL has 26 inspections on record with 206 total violations (7.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

206Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 17, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Mar 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Nov 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V09 No contamination

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 20 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 6, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES had?: FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES ever been shut down?: No, FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES?: The most frequently cited violations at FAMOUS GREEK SALADS & SANDWICHES are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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