ATHENIAN GREEK RESTAURANT
1130 N TAMIAMI TRL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 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).