DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TASO'S GREEK TAVERNA

West Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 33444
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: 3622205

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10787735

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw beef stored over tortillas. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Raw fish over mouska in walk in cooler. Operator moved. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840247

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw beef stored over tortillas. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #1 ; cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mousse (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro (84-100F - Hot Holding). Per operator food out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Operator moved food to oven to reheat to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near dishwashing area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718452

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee mug on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored with single service items above cook line, a Allergy medication stored with dry storage items in prep area. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb stored above cooked tomato based red sauce in 2 door low top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in cook line drawers under grill. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at ware washing hand wash sink, operator provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477205

  • 49-05-4:Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Flammable aerosols stored directly behind oven. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liner used to cover sheet pans of egg plant in direct contact. Operator removed and replaced with food grade wrap Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked soup in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in cook line drawers, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. gyro cooling for 30 minutes(2:05) (107F - Cooling);; gyro 2:40 (103F - Cooling) being cooled at room temperature. Based on current cooling rate gyro will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Hot food probe thermometer provided (50F-500F). Discussed with operator

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477050

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340150

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while grilling chicken Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment sink Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store knives Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains pink liquid Warning