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MERAKI GREEK BISTRO COCONUT GROVE

3462 Main Highway
Miami, Florida, 33133
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/13/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12

Inspection Details:

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler box of vegetables stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes, onions and gyro breads stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line top shelf for to go plates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw fish and scallops stored over cooked portions of gyro meats. **Warning**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine blocked by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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. Observed at hand sink next to dish machine. **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 for stored chicken, kababs and prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. As per operator items were prepped no more than 2 days ago. **Warning**
Health Inspector (2025-03-13)
2025-03-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 11/25/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
14

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler torn. Observed door to prep cooler lid broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear kitchen buckets of cut potatoes stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler buckets of fries and vegetables stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection observed buckets of cut potatoes stored on floor. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes and a container of onions stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection observed boxes of potatoes still stored outside. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go plates at cook line top shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed block by cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed blocked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-11-25)
2024-11-25
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).

Inspection on 9/24/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
20

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler torn. Observed door to prep cooler lid broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. As per operator area is not currently in use. The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear kitchen buckets of cut potatoes stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler buckets of fries and vegetables stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes and a container of onions stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go plates at cook line top shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in coolers, tzatziki (55F - Cold Holding); hummus (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); STANDING UNIT:lamb chops (51F - Cold Holding); beef kebabs (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator items came from walk in about 3 hours ago. Operator began to place onto ice to rapid cool. Observed at prep table, hummus (57F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); lentils (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator items came from walk in about 3 hours ago. Operator began to place onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection observed at prep table, hummus (42F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (42F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); lentils (42F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (43F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in coolers, NO ITEMS STORED. STANDING UNIT:lamb chops (51F - Cold Holding); beef kebabs (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding). As per labels from 9/23/24. **Admin Complaint**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed block by cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed blocked. **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. As per operator area is not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. as per operator area not currently in use. Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to [email protected] **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to [email protected] **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink next to dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-09-24)
2024-09-24
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).

Inspection on 9/23/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed no plans submitted, establishments states area is not in use. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in. observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no handwashing sink available at outdoor bar area at rear of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Observed bar area not in use and all beverages removed from cooler unit. Manager is aware that plans need to be submitted regarding outdoor bar area and a handwash sink is required. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed bar area not in use and all beverages removed from cooler unit. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by beverage cooler at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed no plans submitted, establishments states area is not in use. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers and ice bins with alcohol inside. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. Observed establishment added an outdoor walk in cooler with no approved plan review. Observed establishment add and outdoor unenclosed storage area with no approved plan review.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to [email protected] **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: At time of callback inspection observed no plans submitted, establishments states area is not in use. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-09-23)
2024-09-23
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 9/23/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
15
Total
24

Inspection Details:

  • 06-09-1: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. Observed at cook line reach in cooler frozen reduced oxygen packages of fish not cut open to thaw. **Warning**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at standing reach in cooler torn. Observed door to prep cooler lid broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with an approximate additional 55 seats. As per operator area is not currently in use. The following department (for Miami-Dade County) is responsible for signing off in the water/wastewater section on the form. DERM`s Water and Wastewater Division located at 701 NW 1st Court, 7th Floor, Miami FL 33136. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear kitchen buckets of cut potatoes stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler buckets of fries and vegetables stored on floor. **Warning**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed boxes of potatoes and a container of onions stored outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at both reach in chest freezers at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go plates at cook line top shelf. **Warning**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in coolers, tzatziki (55F - Cold Holding); hummus (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); STANDING UNIT:lamb chops (51F - Cold Holding); beef kebabs (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (55F - Cold Holding); meatballs (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator items came from walk in about 3 hours ago. Operator began to place onto ice to rapid cool. Observed at prep table, hummus (57F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); lentils (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); rice (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator items came from walk in about 3 hours ago. Operator began to place onto ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Observed at cook line roasted vegetables (89F - Hot Holding); fries (129F - Hot Holding); gyro (110F - Hot Holding). As per operator about 30 minutes to 1 hour ago. Operator discarded fries and began to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed block by cooler. **Repeat Violation** **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/ Observed no food manager present with 5 employees present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. As per operator area is not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added an outdoor bar area at the back of the establishment with reach in coolers. Observed no hand wash sink in the new bar area. as per operator area not currently in use. Emailed plan review referral to operator. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED UPON SUBMITTAL: 1) ACOMPLETEDAPPLICATION. 2) A DETAILED PLAN SHOWING ALL EQUIPMENT - NEW AND EXISTING - PROPERLY LABELED AND IDENTIFIED. 3) A CURRENT MENU. Submit to [email protected] **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink next to dish machine. **Warning**
  • 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. Observed for gyro meat, and roasted peppers at cook line. **Warning**
Health Inspector (2024-09-23)
2024-09-23
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 24 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 15 basic).