ELLENTON, Manatee County

OH GREEK

5475 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD FC 25, ELLENTON, FL 34222

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Feb 6, 2025
City
ELLENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Delinquent / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 23535817

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/24. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23535812

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on site. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23535813

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser not working at front hand sink. Operator placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23535815

Intermediate - 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. Observed two employees without written plan. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23535810

Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed grill legs and bottom shelf pitted with rust. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23535814

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed three acoustical ceiling tiles in food prep area of kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 23535811

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one water stained ceiling tile in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 23535808

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23535807

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one food handling employee with no hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 23535809

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of countertop oven cracked and broken in several pieces. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23535816

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup on hood vents. Repeat Violation

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23165057

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 2023. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23165053

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site.

31B-02-4

Detail 23165054

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator put towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23165059

Intermediate - 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. Observed one new employee with no written documentation in place.

51-11-4

Detail 23165056

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured.

14-09-4

Detail 23165061

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on 2 door flip top cooler. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23165055

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed countertop oven with stone bottom broken in several pieces.

14-33-4

Detail 23165060

Basic - Grill stand bottom shelf and poles pitted with rust that has pitted the surface.

23-03-4

Detail 23165058

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents and hood grease laden. Observed right side of flat top grill heavily soiled with grease and food.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22726441

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed posted license expired. Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 22726443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top table cutting board heavily grooved. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed cutting board with grooves. Owner is working on purchasing. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22726442

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at either public restroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed no handwashing signs at public restroom hand sinks. Time Extended

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22565278

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023

31A-09-4

Detail 22565282

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front hand wash sink blocked with trays. Operator removed trays. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22565284

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on site.

31B-02-4

Detail 22565286

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink or front hand sink. Operator placed towels at sinks. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22565275

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of current food handler training in place. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22565279

Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees with no written plan. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22565280

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top table cutting board heavily grooved. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 22565285

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee water bottle in kitchen.

12B-02-4

Detail 22565276

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle on shelf in food prep area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22565283

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack and cell phone charger on food prep table. Aprons hanging on shelf next to clean pans. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22565281

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at either public restroom. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22565277

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall to the left of three part sink soiled.

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 22276386

Intermediate - 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. Observed no written plan in place.

22-02-4

Detail 22276385

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lids of 2 door cooler with black slimy buildup.

31A-09-4

Detail 22276388

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand wash sink has bottle of window cleaner and tub of cleaning water in it. Owner removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22276383

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand sink. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22276379

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee with no food handler training. Owner has ordered booklets. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 22276381

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on flip top cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 22276387

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open water bottle on food prep table. Owner removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22276382

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse hanging on food prep table shelf. Observed keys on food prep table shelf. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22276380

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer with lid broken causing ice buildup.

14-69-4

Detail 22276384

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 22276389

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no squeeze bottles labeled on food line. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 8Total: 17

08A-04-5

Detail 22011571

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed tube of ground beef over opened case of lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator placed ground beef below lettuce. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22011568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce out at 67F. Operator states lettuce has been out for less than 2 hours. Operator placed lettuce in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22011559

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tub of dirty towels in hand sink. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22011566

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strip on site.

31B-02-4

Detail 22011565

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back hand sink.

05-08-4

Detail 22011557

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

31B-03-4

Detail 22011569

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 22011562

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bowl of tzatziki not labeled in walk in cooler. Operator stated was prepared on Saturday. Operator placed label on sauce. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 22011561

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed missing date on ice machine filters.

51-11-4

Detail 22011570

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two c02 tank's behind walk in cooler not secured.

24-07-4

Detail 22011567

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed can openers hanging on dry storage shelf.

14-09-4

Detail 22011564

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 large green cutting boards heavily grooved. Observed reach in fliptop cutting board grooved.

12B-02-4

Detail 22011556

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on cutting board on food prep table. Observed slice of pizza on food prep table.

40-06-5

Detail 22011558

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on shelf with to canned goods. Observed rubber dish glove on food prep table.

14-69-4

Detail 22011555

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen.

38-04-4

Detail 22011563

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 22011560

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tsatziki sauce bottles not labeled in reach in cooler.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-28-4

Detail 21757028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for ice machine with no date of service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed no date of service on ice machine filter. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21757025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/brown buildup interior of ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed accumulation of brown/black substance interior of ice machine. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21757024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile a above walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed missing tile above walk-in cooler. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21757027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed 2020 license displayed, no current license displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed current license not posted. 2020 license is posted. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21757026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards heavily grooved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed cutting board with grooves. Operator will purchase. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21757023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with both side panels missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed ice machine with missing side panels. Operator trying to get. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21757022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily grease soiled exhaust hood. Observed flat top grill and stand heavily soiled with grease and debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed heavily soiled hood exhaust vents and frame. Operator trying to schedule cleaning. Time Extended

21-11-4

Detail 21757029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed towels stored in dirty water with no sanitizer. 0 ppm reading. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Observed bucket of towels in dirty water and 0 ppm sanitizer. Instructed operator to add sanitizer. Time Extended

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 13Total: 18

31A-09-4

Detail 21620615

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with cutting board in it. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21620621

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21620613

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler training for food handling employee. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21620623

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at front hand wash sink. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 21620614

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter for ice machine with no date of service. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21620619

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/brown buildup interior of ice machine. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21620610

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile a above walk-in cooler. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21620626

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Observed 2020 license displayed, no current license displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21620616

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards heavily grooved. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21620627

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cap on prep table. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21620611

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with no hair restraint. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21620612

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with both side panels missing. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21620617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of lettuce and gyro bread on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21620620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily grease soiled exhaust hood. Observed flat top grill and stand heavily soiled with grease and debris. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21620624

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water connection on three part sink leaking. Warning

21-11-4

Detail 21620618

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed towels stored in dirty water with no sanitizer. 0 ppm reading. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 21620625

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed heavily soiled towels in use in food prep area. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21620622

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water. Warning

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 21326212

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Observed license with 12/1/2020 posted on the board next to the soda syrup rack. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Observed expired 12-20 license posted. Spoke with operator and will send information to setup online account. License showing current in system. Time Extended

Jun 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 21148662

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Operator stated they were out of the country for a personal emergency and during that time the business was also closed. Supervisor William Ferry authorized 60 day extension for operator to completed certified food manager training. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21148663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: Observed license with 12/1/2020 posted on the board next to the soda syrup rack. Time Extended

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20979943

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20979942

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20979944

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer out of order. Operator stated they have a work order out and are waiting for service repair today. Warning

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 20644702

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer at approximately 200 ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20644704

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

51-11-4

Detail 20644703

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator properly secured. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20644708

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 20644705

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee beverage stored on dry storage rack in rear of kitchen. Operator removed beverage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20644706

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris beneath the cook line.

36-62-4

Detail 20644707

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning in walk in freezer.