How many health inspections has KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL had?

KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL ever been shut down?

No, KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL

619 N PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL INC · License: SEA6216484

KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL in Tarpon Springs, FL has 24 inspections on record with 109 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

109Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 12, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jun 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

May 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Feb 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 29, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 25, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2021 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 18, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 3, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL had?: KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL ever been shut down?: No, KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at KATERINA'S GREEK GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

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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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