Coral Springs, Broward County

HELLENIC REPUBLIC

2764 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs, FL 33065

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
8
1 Intermediate
Jan 14, 2025
City
Coral Springs
County
Broward
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53B-01-5

Detail 23474067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at call back no proof of employee training Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 23474070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at customer bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23474066

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 23474071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23474065

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 23474068

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23474069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at cookline soiled with grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23474072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

11-07-5

Detail 23349957

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator. Provided handout to operator Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23349951

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. Provided to operator. Operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23349953

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Operator paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23349961

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23349959

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at customer bathroom Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23349958

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at cook line not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23349956

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23349962

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23349954

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 23349952

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23349960

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at cookline soiled with grease Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23349955

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22946905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to 3 door reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Next unannounced Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22946906

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. Establishment licensed as NOST. 52 seats provided on outdoor patio Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Per OSG. Next unannounced Time Extended

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 22827042

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked spinach pies cooked at 11:30; (2:40) (79F - Cooling). Operator states item was cooked around 11:30. Item cooling for more than 2 hours. See Stop Sale Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22827038

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22827044

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked spinach pies cooked at 11:30; (2:40) (79F - Cooling). Operator states item was cooked around 11:30. Item cooling for more than 2 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass low top on cook line: cooked pasta (52F); cheese (53F); raw lamb (52F). Operator states items have been in unit over night. Not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22827040

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass low top on cook line: cooked pasta (52F); cheese (53F); raw lamb (52F). Operator states items have been in unit over night. Not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22827041

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked vegetables cooked 30 minutes ago (2:40) (93F - Cooling); cooked vegetables 3:20 (85F - Cooling) being cooled at room temperature. Based on current rate and method item will not reach 70F within 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22827046

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. Operator unable to provide for any employees Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22827039

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. 1 provided; approximately 8 non manager employees employed over 60 days Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22827043

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to 3 door reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22827036

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed as NOST. 52 seats provided on outdoor patio Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22827045

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22827037

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white in prep area Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22827035

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 112F on cook line. Operator moved utensils to ware washing area, discarded water Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 22562331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed at callback same. Time Extended

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 22543848

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ All CFM certificates expired 8-4-2023 ServSafe Class scheduled for 10-25 to renew all. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed at callback inspection, proof provided that Oct. class was canceled due to emergency and rescheduled for 1-9-24. Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22543847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22543846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed at callback inspection multiple buckets on floor in walk in cooler. Time Extended

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22379438

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. Bulletin provided for posting. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22379442

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/ All CFM certificates expired 8-4-2023 ServSafe Class scheduled for 10-25 to renew all. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22379440

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22379444

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22379441

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water in 3 door cooler in back prep/cook area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22379439

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen octopus and chicken in containers of standing water in back storage area. Employee moved both items to walk in cooler to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22379443

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in storage area not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 21957887

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: At the time of callback inspection, Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022 Admin Complaint

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21750343

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022 Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21750338

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21750346

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 99 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Advice operator to reheat item to 165°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21750342

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. A poster has been given to the operator. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21750341

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21750337

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at prep station. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21750344

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21750345

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. Educate employee Warning

16-13-5

Detail 21750348

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educate employee Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21750347

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21750340

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in Frigidaire freezer Warning

16-05-4

Detail 21750339

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Warning

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 21359583

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitizer Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21359587

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 21359585

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

32-04-4

Detail 21359588

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

12B-07-4

Detail 21359589

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drink stored on food preparation table. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21359582

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21359584

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with rice stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 21359592

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no hand-wash sign at handwashing sink in prep area.

29-49-6

Detail 21359586

Basic - Standing water in bottom of triple door reach-in-cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 21359590

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a open container with sauce stored in walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 21359591

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-36-4

Detail 21049503

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Observed a ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: Admin Complaint

51-09-4

Detail 21049502

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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-28: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Admin Complaint

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20897700

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed her license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20897698

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Observed a ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20897697

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20897699

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true refrigerator gasket in disrepairs. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 20897702

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20897701

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

28-12-4

Detail 20720900

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: Admin Complaint

51-09-4

Detail 20720901

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. A copy has been given to the operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-13: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Admin Complaint

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

28-12-4

Detail 20702991

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20702990

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -1. Observed cutting board at prep station heavily stained. -2. Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 20702992

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. A copy has been given to the operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-06: Time Extended

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

28-12-4

Detail 20563003

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20563005

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored on prep table next to clean utensils and napkins. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20563001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -1. Observed cutting board at prep station heavily stained. -2. Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20563004

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -1. Observed wiping clothes stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. 2. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink, evidence by large foods particles found inside. 3. Observed handwash sink block by garbage container. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20563000

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 20562999

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. A copy has been given to the operator. Warning

42-03-5

Detail 20563002

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -Observed a drill stored on food preparation table next clean utensils and napkins. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning