THE GREEK JOINT
1925 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed, sanitized cutting board Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator states parts/door on order **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4: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. Bar dishwasher tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. Operator switched sanitizer and retested at 100ppm chlorine 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 lamb in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Not provided for new employees. Provided to operator
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Back of house employee restroom door open. Operator closed Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door low top on cook line
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cucumber for salad with bare hands, discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris in ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Roula k. Vanessa M and Pavel S. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Still observed Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris in ice machine. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to ice machine. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed throughout walk-in. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils held at 97F on cook line. Employee placed water to be reheated to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat wings and beef balls. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Roula k. Vanessa M and Pavel S. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over rear of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line and in preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in container of salt and pepper mix. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in preparation area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over rear of walk in cooler.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over cook line.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes and plastic water bottles on floor in produce walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 117F on stove. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line and in preparation area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels on food containers on rack in dishwashing area. Operator removed.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding). Per operator stored less than 2 hours unit was open and closed during lunch service. Operator placed ice bags on top. Observed in flip top #2 hummus (47F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (49F - Cold Holding); melizanosalta eggplant spread (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator held in cooler since 11:30 less than 4 hours. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution in excess of 200Ppm. Operator discarded made new sanitizer solution rechecked 50 Ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).