Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2220 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg has accumulated 333 violations across 39 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.5 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity and has faced repeated enforcement actions, including an emergency order in May 2022 when inspectors returned on consecutive days and found non-compliance. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $960 in fines. Consumer advisory violations, food contact surface issues, and gaps in protecting outer openings from pests are the most frequently cited problems.
Most recent closure: May 5, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 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
Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022024428 | $800.00 | May 5, 2022 | Jacksonville | |
| 3--2015033528 | $160.00 | Apr 28, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections41 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg was last shut down on May 5, 2022 for roach 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 Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg had?
- Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg find?
- Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- Has Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Athenian Garden in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $960.00 across 2 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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