Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

MR SOUVLAKI RESTAURANT

802 N PINELLAS AVE, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 1, 2026
City
Tarpon Springs
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 24548962

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken skewers (60F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding), tzatziki (51F - Cold Holding), chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding); Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24548964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top grill -raw chicken skewers (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (51F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (50F - Cold Holding) held in walk in cooler overnight, moved to reach in cooler at 8:00. See stop sale Expo line -butter pads (60F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 45 minutes ago, moved to freeze, recheck 37F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24548963

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket in hand wash sink at expo, pot in hand wash sink on cook line, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24548960

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 cooks, 2 prep persons, 3 servers. . Manager arrived before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24548961

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. 2 new employees, hired less than 60 days ago, provided deform and both employees read and signed firm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24272619

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at wait station - butter pads (53F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 20 minutes ago, operator moved to freezer and will keep stored in refrigerator - recheck -42F At server station in ice cooler bin-tzatziki (45F - Cold Holding), 3 2oz portions, moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

13-04-4

Detail 24272618

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook Repeat Violation

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 23771024

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 10can of Sliced red beets on dry storage. Employee discarded

50-17-3

Detail 23771025

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2 1 25 Paid during inspection con#247787482 Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23771026

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

13-03-4

Detail 23771028

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

10-20-4

Detail 23771029

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23771030

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from cook line. Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23771027

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front hand wash sink on floor. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 23419130

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves to in soiled dishes by loading them into the dishmachine then retrieve clean dishes without removing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23419133

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above washed cut bell peppers in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23419132

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line stained with food debris Soda machine in wait station area diffusers are soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23419129

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee is in the process of cleaning reach-in cooler during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23419131

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 22883100

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. a. #10 can of tomato paste is dented at seam.

12A-13-4

Detail 22883104

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then retrieve clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 22883112

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Repeat Violation

12A-02-4

Detail 22883109

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touch soiled dishes then touch clean single-serve items at wait station without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22883102

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers in wait station are soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22883103

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth bucket stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in wait station area.

14-09-4

Detail 22883111

Basic - Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-01-5

Detail 22883110

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching rice in container immediately warewashing area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22883107

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cooked rice in steam table on cooks line. Operator removed spoon and placed in warewashing area. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22883106

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures.

22-16-4

Detail 22883108

Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

25-32-4

Detail 22883101

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cheese containers reused to store raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 22883105

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat-top grill on cooks line.

Jul 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 19

12A-29-4

Detail 22137129

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server picked something up off floor then proceeded to cut bread without taking gloves off or washing hands, discussed proper glove and hand washing procedure with employee

35A-02-6

Detail 22137115

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 22137112

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in garbage bag by ice machine

12A-02-4

Detail 22137111

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handling dirty dishes then pulling clean dishes out of dish machine without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with dishwasher

01B-02-5

Detail 22137124

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomatoes (66F - Cooling) prepared at 10am, temperature taken at 1:25 employee put tomatoes in freezer, took temperature again at 2pm now at 51F

03D-06-5

Detail 22137116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut tomatoes (66F - Cooling) prepared at 10am, temperature taken at 1:25 employee put tomatoes in freezer, took temperature again at 2pm now at 51F

11-27-4

Detail 22137119

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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22137117

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Microwave in back prep area

31A-09-4

Detail 22137114

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in server area, sanitizer bucket removed Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22137118

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 2 cooks, 1 prep cook, 3 servers and 1 buster with no manager on duty. Manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22137128

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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22137123

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dining area soiled with dust Some ceiling tiles in dining area soiled with dust

24-05-4

Detail 22137113

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, ice buckets inverted Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22137125

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above prepared chicken, speaker removed Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22137127

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 22137122

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 22137120

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cucumbers on floor in kitchen, cucumbers put on shelf in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22137121

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook line and in prep area

14-17-4

Detail 22137126

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22098664

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22098665

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22098663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Time Extended

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21961404

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21961405

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nikolas Kossaris ,and Terry Prometrics expired training on Paluska 6/22/22 - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21961402

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21961403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21961401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in food prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Time Extended

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 15

03C-98-1

Detail 21960005

High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. - gyro not sliced cooked then cooled at the end of the previous night and on spin this day - manager discarded gyro Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21960002

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -12 live flying insects in food prep area and 6 live flying insect in storage area

08A-02-6

Detail 21959999

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over french fries inside freezer at cook line - employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21960009

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in walk in cooler -employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21960012

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. gyro not sliced cooked then cooled at the end of the previous night and on spin this day - manager discarded gyro Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21960004

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut tomatoes 52 F , Feta 47 F , Potato salad 46 F ,Lasagna 44 , Spinach pie 48 F in cooler in food prep area- tzatziki sauce 48 F, raw chicken 50 F - from the walk in cooler at 10:00am in manager moved some food to reach in freezer , some food placed on ice - service provided by end of inspection Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21960003

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.

53A-01-7

Detail 21960000

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nikolas Kossaris ,and Terry Prometrics expired training on Paluska 6/22/22

11-26-1

Detail 21960007

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21960006

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area

22-20-5

Detail 21960008

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

14-74-7

Detail 21960010

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

35B-01-4

Detail 21960011

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back storage area

31B-04-4

Detail 21960001

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in food prep area

08B-12-5

Detail 21960013

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food Corrected On-Site

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

29-42-4

Detail 21560729

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed.

22-02-4

Detail 21560722

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

31A-09-4

Detail 21560724

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21560727

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back dry storage room with walk in cooler not smooth easily cleanable surface.

50-09-4

Detail 21560730

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 21560725

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.

38-01-4

Detail 21560728

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.light shields in food areas not proper coverage, open hole square grid pattern installed.

21-12-4

Detail 21560723

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-07-4

Detail 21560726

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0, operator changed it out Corrected On-Site

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 21008493

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21008490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sautéed peppers (51 F - Cold holding); sliced American cheese (52F - Cold Holding); eggplant (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (52F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator moved product that was received on the trick two hours ago to walk in freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21008489

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area Warning

28-02-4

Detail 21008487

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation blowing from fans in walk in cooler Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21008488

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table in dish area Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21008491

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put a hair net on Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21008492

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between wall and prep table in dish area, knives removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20353483

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter:; butter (72°F - Cold Holding), approximately 2 hours, placed in reach in cooler to chill.

03E-02-5

Detail 20353478

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. tomato sauce (128°F - Reheating); chicken soup (130°F - Reheating) See Stop sale

31A-11-4

Detail 20353479

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanibucket in hand wash sink at wait area, removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20353480

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.soup, mousaka, lamb

12B-07-4

Detail 20353484

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. *On shelf over reach in cooler , removed *2 open bottles of water in walk in cooler: on top shelf Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20353481

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cigarettes, removed

21-03-4

Detail 20353482

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Discarded Corrected On-Site