Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor
Last inspected:
226 Main St, Safety Harbor, FL 34695Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor has accumulated 260 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Inspections from February through October 2025 show a pattern of warnings followed by callback compliance, with recurring violations in ventilation, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines.
Most recent closure: July 27, 2017 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Emergency Closure History (1)
Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017037113 | $400.00 | Jul 27, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections46 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor last inspected?
- Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor last shut down?
- Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor was last shut down on July 27, 2017 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor had?
- Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor find?
- Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor ever been shut down?
- Yes, Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor been fined?
- Athens Restaurant in Safety Harbor has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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