Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored in rear of establishment not inverted or protected. Discussed the need to invert or protect stored utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils stored in food containers that have a heavy accumulation of food debris. Operator removed containers and utensils to be eased rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage from cooler during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixing bowl was washed at the sink next to the dish machine, not sanitized and put away with clean bowls **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed at room temperature in packaging that states the fish must be kept frozen until ready for use then removed from packaging frozen -72F. See stop Sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Potato salad 46F cold hold, cut tomatoes 50Fcold hold, Lettuce 46F cold hold. All food was brought up to the line from other coolers less than 4 hours ago. Staff placing food on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine being run with without sanitizer. Bucket empty. Operator changed out sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Employee was on cell phone, he touched his hair while putting on hair restraint and then touched clean dishes out of dish machine **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food pans in front of hand wash sink. Employee moved pans. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop Sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
41
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over gyro meat in reach in cooler. Operator moved gyro meat to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Diced vegetables at the bottom of the sink. Discussed that hand wash sink are for hand washing only
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs and other personal items stored on rack with food/ clean equipment. Discussed segregation of employee belongings to the bottom shelf and level
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Disposable items stored outside not fully enclosed. Discussed calling plan review to ask about a fully enclosed shed. Operator brought single service in to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
25-11-5
64
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (49F - Cold Holding) tzatziki (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler near grill. Food was in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator relocated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. For 1 employee Angel, who was hired less than 60 days ago.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle stored in container of cut tomatoes. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Whit cutting boards on flip top cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher was not wearing a hair restraint at the start of the inspection. He put in a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to dish machine not draining.
29-20-5
64
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container, not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: All squeeze bottles are labeled except for water and oil squeeze bottles on cook like. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
95
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle(sanitizer)on shelf with cooked rice. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 90f, item now in reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 90f, sitting at room temperature. Item put in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of canned food on floor in alley. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior ( top area ) of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in coolers at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Gaskets on order per manager **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back kitchen - dusty outlet covers behind ovens near hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches.
How does Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Greek Salads & Sandwiches is inspected around three times per year on average.
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