SPIRO'S KOUZINA

225 PALM BAY RD NE SUITE 172

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774123

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic bottles on dry rack- inverted by owner Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn under counter- reach in freezer Dishwasher sanitizer line has leak
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to fryer - moved by owner Storage area- several item next to storage rack in back kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pair tongs stored on fryer door handle - removed by owner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave under front counter soiled- cleaned by owner Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan closets to 3 compartment sink burned out , walk in freezer light malfunctions. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in make table reach in cooler soiled
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on dry rack
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under make table
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in back kitchen area and mold like substance behind dish machine and in between 3 compartment sink and dish washer sink. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung to dry by owner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw squid over cooked peppers - moved by owner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. falafel 50 F - cold holding; spinach pies 47 F
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. falafel 50 F - cold holding; spinach pies 47 F - items discarded by operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Kebab meat sliced today
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827707

  • 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 32-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom does not flush and has standing urine - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by mop sink is heavily soiled. And wall behind ice machine has heavy dust build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on front counter, 2 in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: 5 -6 live flying insects seen in front kitchen area Admin Complaint
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw chicken in standing water, not covered all 5 pans. Mushrooms, artichoke and beets are moldy. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Mahi still kept in standing water **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8822726

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air filters above front prep table are heavily soiled with grease and dust, blocking air flow.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline prep cooler
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Old drink on cookline
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Old food debris under cookline
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several items of food stored on floor in dish area.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning.light in walk-in freezer out Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler on cookline is heavily soiled Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishwasher not draining Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored under drink station exposed to splash.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Salads on front counter refrigerator not covered Repeat Violation
  • 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom does not flush and has standing urine
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old vertical grill stored next to mop sink
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over prepped ready to eat foods.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by mop sink is heavily soiled. And wall behind ice machine has heavy dust build up.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple locations through out Repeat Violation
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on front counter, 2 in dish area.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over hotdogs in walk in freezer.
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw chicken in standing water, not covered all 5 pans. Mushrooms, artichoke and beets are moldy. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (55F - Cold Holding); falafel balls (54F - Cold Holding); stuffed pastry (49F - Cold Holding); lamb (55F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer is soiled with old food debris. Can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on front prep area has soiled towels in it. Handwashing sink next to mop sink is blocked
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink on front prep line.
  • 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. Salads in front cooler not date marked
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow spray bottle with awesome not labeled
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with trash

Inspection Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611332

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and chicken base Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked chicken. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gallon jug in sink Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher. Chlorine
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No date on certification when test was taken Victor and Tanner
  • 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. Sent copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8581481

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534421

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Glenn Martin card expired on 10-9-2023 serv safe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: Operator at establishment had to get in contact with manager, current new managers card is expired will give 30 day time extension **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533243

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Glenn Martin card expired on 10-9-2023 serv safe Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373133

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter not inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat salads Raw chicken over raw lamb over ready to eat tzatzikiCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawers ; cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked gyro (52F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers under flat top grill ; cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked gyro (52F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Kept in cooler overnight, no temps taken in morning, see stop sale Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Glenn Martin card expired on 10-9-2023 serv safe Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning