KOSTAS GREEK EATERY CORP

Based on 9 health inspections, KOSTAS GREEK EATERY CORP in POMPANO BEACH has earned a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

1940 NE 49 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13542366

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back prep area. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door at gasket avantco, two door reach in cooler at pizza maker station. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Whisk in utensil water 74F at prep table next to steam table in kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Admin Complaint

10/7/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10924029

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket at two door avantco reach in cooler at pizza make station, front counter. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in ware wash and prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filing pitcher with water at hand sink in kitchen.

9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust at front counter prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust at front counter prep area. **Time Extended**

9/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago

3 high, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust at front counter prep area. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach observed in basin of hand sink at front counter. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects resting on pizza at front counter pizza display. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately 8 live roaches above triple sink at the front counter prep area. 2. Observed two live roaches beneath triple sink at the front counter prep area. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects resting on pizza at front counter pizza display. See Stop Sale. Warning

6/3/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8665619

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/1/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8521014

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing in standing water on prep table in kitchen. Operator placed underrunning water. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/. Alisha Chaffey, 1/16/19, ServSafe Warning

3/4/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8619474

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen and prep area.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the dining room.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in women's bathroom used by food employees.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at the pizza food prep station by front counter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, can opener in prep area.
  • 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. Lentil soup prepared on site three days ago not dated in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator dated 3-1-24. Corrected On-Site

10/9/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8353475

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towels used as liners for tomato chef removed paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded in kitchen
  • 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, chef moved items Corrected On-Site