VOURLA MEDITERRANEAN CAFÉ AND GRILL
1860 9 ST N UNIT P1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Grape leaves and case of shelled eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator placed food i to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep kitchen disabled due to plumbing leak. Operator is waiting for parts. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside both reach in coolers on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on cooks line with food and clean and sanitized plate ware. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Bottle of Windex stored on prep table with clean plate ware. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on can opener in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Food debris present on can opener. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish machine area, hand sink blocked with 5 gallon bucket lids. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Hand sink blocked. **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: No measuring device available **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chili, shrimp and vegetable sauce, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked foods during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Multiple foods in walk in cooler not date marked **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler on cooks line not ID'ed and segregated Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Grape leaves and case of shelled eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator placed food i to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep kitchen disabled due to plumbing leak. Operator is waiting for parts. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside both reach in coolers on cooks line. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen stored with cooking utensils on cooks line. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on cooks line with food and clean and sanitized plate ware. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage Corrected On-Site 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/. Ekrem Ilhan 12-23-2019 and expired on 12-23-2024. No other valid food manager training certification available. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build up on can opener in prep area. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish machine area, hand sink blocked with 5 gallon bucket lids. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. 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. Cooked chili, shrimp and vegetable sauce, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked foods during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in dish area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor of walk in cooler
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in cut out of make table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gyro cone thawing at room temperature on spit.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen area and prepare food without hand washing. Discussed with operator required hand washing.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beef stored in grocery to go bags that are not food grade in walk in freezer
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw octopus stored over ready to eat chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. 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 chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Repeat violation form inspection dated 03-14-2024 . Operator moved food to,proper storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back,prep are blocked with food equipment
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 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. Rice pudding, per operator prepared more than 24 hours prior to not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed bar dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Operator called technician and is using main dishwasher until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed dishwasher still in use and testing at 0ppm after running three times. Time extended 7 days to allow time to fix dishwasher.. Operator said called technician and they instructed was working. Operator called technician again. **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats and fish over sauces, pickled cabbage and olives in walk in cooler. Repeat 9/27/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Observed storage still not correct. Educated cook on proper storage and cook moved. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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. Observed bar dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Operator called technician and is using main dishwasher until fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meats and fish over sauces, pickled cabbage and olives in walk in cooler. Repeat 9/27/2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and octopus in reach in cooler near cook line. Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit for low temp dish machine in bar area or for high temp main dishwasher. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back area and in dish area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands on the prep line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken over cooked beef in the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator to start filling out. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 noodles in the walk in cooler with no date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).