Acropol Family Restaurant

1170 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6213902

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Nov 4 follow-up · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 26 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Nov 4 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (4 repeats)
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 5 visits

Latest inspection

Oct262026

Complaint inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Basic2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Lettuce, sauce ,broccoli, Otato salad
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Masking tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 sanitizer empty No replacement bucket in establishment. Manager stated that her supervisor is at the store now buying sanitizer.hooked up to it. 0ppm. Gallon bleach is available to set up 3 compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.
  No detergent or sanitizer present. Operator brought chemicals in during inspection
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  No soap provided at 2 hand wash sinks. Discussed the need to keep soap stocked at hand wash sinks.
  Repeat violation
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Walk in cooler vegetables and raw burgers not covered in walk in cooler. Discussed with operator the need to keep food covered / protected.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Masking tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
  Soap dispenser.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
  Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not draining between wash and rinse cycle.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
  Dish mashing is overflowing from the front reservoir on to the floor. Water not draining properly between washes.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Cook line prep areas and storage areas.
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Cell phones x2 stored on prep tables. 1 on cook line and 1 next to slicer. Cell phones removed from prep tables.
  Repeat violationFixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Sep12026D66Complaint inspection16 violations, 3 high priority · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up

2nd follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Basic1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the mop sink area
  Maintenance provided repair to complete the job this week
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 11, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Dish machine serviced twice , parts are on order to be received by the middle of next week , Out of order sign posted on machine. Triple sink is in use- 100 ppm chlorine .
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of ovens and below grill oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe under soda station into a tray .
  Service scheduled for this day
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the mop sink area
  Per manager , piece is ordered and will be installed next week
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Soup 122°F in hot holding pot. Employee reheated soup to 174°F
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. 0 ppm. Dish machine run three times . Manager set up the triple sink for use until service is provided for the dish machine
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Two live, small flying insects found in kitchen
Intermediate4
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  - heavily soiled meat slicer on the back food prep table .
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Ice cubes in hand wash sink at wait station. Reviewed with the manager the hand wash sink are for washing hands only .
  No soap provided at handwash sink in cook line area.
  Manager placed soap in dispenser . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times
  Fixed on the spot
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered in walk in cooler .
  Manager covered food
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Food ( containers of pickles and cheese ) stored on floor.
  Manager relocated food
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of ovens and below grill oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe under soda station into a tray .
  Reviewed with manager. Service is scheduled for this week.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  -4 dead roaches on the floor in liquor closet by the front door. Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned the area -4 dead roaches on the floor in the dry storage room . Manager removed dead roaches and cleaned the area
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the mop sink area
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Employee phone stored on slicer , employee speaker handing on shelf with slicer blades . Manager relocated items
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.