Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

GREEK ISLANDS TAVERNA

3300 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7119

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
5 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 8

22-50-4

Detail 24390537

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish employee submerging items in quaternary for 2-3 seconds. Reviewed proper procedures and employee re-sanitized items. Corrected On-Site

03C-97-2

Detail 24390541

High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Cookline - operator relit burner. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24390538

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline grill drawers - raw beef comminuted burgers stored over raw whole muscle beef. Reviewed proper storage and operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24390543

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table - cooked rice (125-126F - Hot Holding). Per operator items cooked less than 3 hours ago. Operator immediately moved items to oven to reheat.

29-34-4

Detail 24390539

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by dumpster.

31A-11-4

Detail 24390540

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand filled food pan at Cookline hand sink. Reviewed proper procedures and employee took to prep sink for task. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24390542

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24390536

Basic - Cookline Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 24390005

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Both machines. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Observed same. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24390006

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24340796

High Priority - Cookline low boy - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat prepared vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 24340789

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook touched raw fish, then handled ready to eat cooked beef without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03C-89-4

Detail 24340791

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Walk in cooler - Chicken. Reviewed non-continuous cooking - operator stated they would fully cook chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24340794

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24340790

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Both machines. Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24340792

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline microwave . Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24340793

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24340795

Basic - Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

16-21-4

Detail 23957801

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 23957808

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.

14-09-4

Detail 23957805

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

36-24-5

Detail 23957804

Basic - Damage to walls in ware washing area.

36-22-4

Detail 23957803

Basic - Floor area at bar covered with standing water.

08B-47-4

Detail 23957802

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bread and ribs in 2nd walk in cooler

14-36-5

Detail 23957807

Basic - Interior of reach in cooler units at cookline and walk in cooler door frame gaskets in disrepair. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23957806

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23662003

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Cook line drawers; raw lamb over ready to eat cooked chicken. -Walk in cooler; raw shrimp over cooked octopus. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-18-4

Detail 23662006

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm), operator began changing water to make new solution. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23662009

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Cook- Line Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm), operator remade solution Cook- Line Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23662008

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23662005

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at; -Bar -Prep area by back door. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 23662007

Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair. -2 door lowboy reach in cooler gaskets below microwave at cookline. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23662004

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cookline reach in; ribs stored not covered. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 23363734

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee left cookline area, returned and began food preparation. Reviewed proper glove usage and hand washing with employee, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23363736

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

14-11-5

Detail 23363733

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on reach in coolers at cookline.

10-07-4

Detail 23363735

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensil in water next to steam table; water 93F. Operator removed and stored dry. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23363732

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cookline reach in; ribs stored not covered. Operator removed stored covered. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 23363731

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -Prep area fire suppression system.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22810145

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. Chlorine 0PPM. Operator primed, 100ppm chlorine Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22810147

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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22810146

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris

31B-03-4

Detail 22810149

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish area, no soap provided. Operator supplied soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22810148

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep table, wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-20-4

Detail 22566114

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. By dish machine. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22566122

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat soup in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 22566113

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler - glass door unit - raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (46-48F). Items not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to another unit to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22566112

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - glass door unit - raw chicken (45-50F). Per operator item was held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved item to freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22566116

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22566119

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack in prep area visibly soiled with clean knives attached. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22566118

Intermediate - Handwash sink by dishwashing area- water turned off. Drips when supply water is turned on. No cold water - 124F. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22566117

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Both dish units. Warning

36-06-4

Detail 22566120

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Kitchen prep areas - cardboard visibly soiled. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22566121

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22566115

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies room hand sink. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22045102

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. At Glassware Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22045107

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw steak stored over cut/washed zucchini. At walk-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over ready to eat tzatziki sauce. Operator moved raw items below ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22045105

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 Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22045109

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At ice machine; bowl used to dispense ice. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22045104

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; pan of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator moved chicken to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22045106

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line; in-use knife stored between flip top cooler and make table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22045103

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep area flour storage container; scoop handle laying in flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 22045108

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth used to wipe cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22045110

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dish area; wall/vent between triple sink and dishwasher soiled with accumulated grease/food debris/dust.

Apr 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21962525

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cansof eggplant at prep table shelf across from office-see stop sale.

09-01-4

Detail 21962533

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at bread station handled bread with barehands- educated operator- employee used gloves. Employee at bread station handled bread without gloves- educated operator- employee used gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21962532

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shrimp over cooked green beans- operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 21962528

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler by salad station- sliced tomatoes 47-48 at 2:30 to 45F at 3:15( coming since 11:00)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator placed ice bags on top to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21962524

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area stove - Cooked potatoes 110F hot holding operator states- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator turned on stove to reheat to 165F. At square steamer unit near cookline- chicken 126F- hot holding, cooked potatoes - 126F- hot holding- operator states food out of temperature for 2 hours- door for unit not properly closing- operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21962523

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dishwashing area- Handwash sink by cookline with multiple buckets on floor- inaccessible for handwashing- operator removed buckets.

31A-11-4

Detail 21962526

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by dish machine with utensils and stainles steal equipment inside - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21962530

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink by dish machine area- water 76F.

36-06-4

Detail 21962527

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard in floor through out kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 21962531

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At clean dish rack employee speaker and bag over clean dishes - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21962529

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle at drink in cooler by cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 21626004

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-dish wash area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21626002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 21626003

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink at dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 18

09-01-4

Detail 21623153

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee observed placing ready to eat bread loaves in to go bag. Educated employee to not use barehand contact with ready to eat food. No hand washing or gloves observed.

35A-02-6

Detail 21623149

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly at prep area of kitchen. Killed and removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21623148

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over zucchini in bottom of fish reach in cooler on cook line. Raw shrimp over zucchini in walk in cooler. Raw eggs over salad dressing in walk in cooler. Removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 21623157

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live fly landed on octopus in prep area of kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 21623144

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (75F - Cold Holding) on counter in front of cooling rack in kitchen. No one observed actively working with food item. Operator states beef taken out less than four hours ago. Placed in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21623156

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken wings (85F - Cooling) at 11:25 am to 85F at 12:00 pm since 11:00 am. Chicken cooling at room temperature. At this rate, chicken will not cool to 41 F within 6 hours. Operator placed chicken in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21623152

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine.

31A-11-4

Detail 21623141

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel container in hand sink at dish wash area.

05-08-4

Detail 21623151

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

27-16-4

Detail 21623154

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-dish wash area.

14-01-5

Detail 21623146

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel container as scoop in oil base on counter near mop sink in kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21623143

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling unclean in corner at dish machine area.

36-22-4

Detail 21623150

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21623142

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes on floor in dish wash area. Bucket of raw chicken on floor of walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21623147

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink on cook line unclean. Contains food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 21623158

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dish machine.

29-11-4

Detail 21623145

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink at dish machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 21623155

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar flour and salt containers under food prep table in prep area of kitchen.

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 21012515

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager changed bucket and primed unit to 100 ppm

41-17-4

Detail 21012512

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 21012513

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Meatalbowl used for ice chef discarded Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21012514

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

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 20653965

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scamp sauce (131°F); cooked vegetables (96°F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (126°F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating food. Operator states food has been out less than 2 hours Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20653967

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line

14-01-5

Detail 20653962

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop ice in ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 20653966

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee insulated cup on prep table while prepping food

40-06-5

Detail 20653963

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and cups on dry storage shelf next to office

13-03-4

Detail 20653961

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing salads. Employee placed on hairnet Employee cutting lemons Employee cutting potatoes

31B-04-4

Detail 20653964

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cook line