ATHENIAN GREEK RESTAURANT
1130 N TAMIAMI TRL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted on cook's line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar bins unlabeled in dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Cheryl Casale, 11/07/2019 Serve Safe is expired. Per Operator, Manager is retaking course currently to renew CFM. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed cook chewing gum on cook's line while preparing food. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bag of onions stored on cart outside kitchen. Operator moved onions inside. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted on cook's line. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter by server station. Operator placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar bins unlabeled in dry storage. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food on cook's line. Discussed with Operator proper hand washing practices. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 58F, Cut tomatoes 57F, Feta cheese at 58F at 2 hours per Operator in reach in cooler across from dishwasher. Operator put all items on ice during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Cheryl Casale, 11/07/2019 Serve Safe is expired. Per Operator, Manager is retaking course currently to renew CFM. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food on chopper blades by large microwave near rear exit in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear fire door exit in dining room closest to restrooms blocked by chairs set up at a booth.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table near rear exit with deep grooves.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal had an out of order sign taped to it.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris on blade. Repeat Violation
- 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 lasagna prepared yesterday with no date marking.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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. Observed employee cigarette on top of microwave on cook's line. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic lid covering bulk sugar broken in dry storage area.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed damaged meat tenderizer on cook's line. Showed to Operator.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and handle leaking at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce at 2 hours (53F - Cold Holding); Rice Pudding at 2 hours (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from dishwasher area. Operator moved items to standup reach in cooler with glass doors with ambient temperature of 39F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator placed in dishwasher area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 shell eggs on counter at room temperature on cook's line no written procedures. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control forms to Operator. Operator put eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles throughout the kitchen.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not posted. Informed operator how to log on to the DBPR website to print and download a license. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets on reach in make top refrigerator on the cook line near grill. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen under cook line, dish washing machine and 3 compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of potatoes on the floor near the mop sink, operator panned potatoes and moved them into the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice inside walk in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris observed build up of food debris in microwave oven on cook line..
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water control on hand sink in kitchen on cook line in need of repair, leaking water when the faucet is not turned on.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in buckets in kitchen, educated the operator of proper thawing techniques, suggested either under running cool water or under refrigeration. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on counter on cookline. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee return to line from walk in cooler without first washing their hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with the staff. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).