Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County

THE GREAT GREEK

11300 LEGACY AVE #120, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 12, 2026
City
Palm Beach Gardens
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 24570795

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, operator changed chemical supply at re-test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, operator changed chemical supply at re-test 100ppm. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24570797

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at dish washing area hot water turned off, discussed with operator to turn on water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Hand washing sink at dish washing area hot water turned off, discussed with operator to turn on water, operator states repair company called Admin Complaint

52-08-4

Detail 24570799

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. On menu "Australian Lamb" offered for sale, operator provided lamb - product has no identification stating product is imported from Australia product marked as packaged in Detroit, discussed with operator to correct menu. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Menu not corrected Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 24570796

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Time Extended

21-08-4

Detail 24570798

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-12: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) discussed with operator who corrected solution to 200ppm. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 17

03D-01-5

Detail 24568464

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In kitchen on speed rack in front of walk in cooler cheese and spinach pastry (75F - Cooling) at 2:15 since 11:00, at this current rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 24568459

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times, operator changed chemical supply at re-test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-25-4

Detail 24568474

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used hand to adjust eye glasses and without washing hands employee handled clean utensils to cook salmon, discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24568468

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash can and after without washing hands employee handled cutting board and touched container of food inside flip top cooler, discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24568473

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. In kitchen on speed rack in front of walk in cooler cheese and spinach pastry (75F - Cooling) at 2:15 since 11:00, at this current rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line fresh garlic in oil dressing (80F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held out of temperature for unknown amount of time, see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24568460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line fresh garlic in oil dressing (80F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held out of temperature for unknown amount of time, see stop sale. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 24568467

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. In walk in cooler plastic wrapped diced tomatoes (52F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 10:00, at this current rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 4 hours, see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler plastic wrapped diced tomatoes (52F - Cooling) at 2:20 since 10:00, at this current rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 4 hours, see stop sale. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24568472

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler plastic wrapped hummus (52F - Cooling) at 2:20since 12:00 to 50F at 2:40, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who removed plastic wrap to allow adequate air flow cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24568461

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in front of three compartment sink blocked by chemical bottle, discussed with operator who removed bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 24568470

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On employee currently working for more than 60 days with no food handler training completed, discussed with operator to complete tracing with employee. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24568471

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bathroom unlabeled spray bottle with cleaner, discussed with operator to label bottle. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24568458

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at dish washing area hot water turned off, discussed with operator to turn on water. Warning

52-08-4

Detail 24568469

Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. On menu "Australian Lamb" offered for sale, operator provided lamb - product has no identification stating product is imported from Australia product marked as packaged in Detroit, discussed with operator to correct menu. Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 24568463

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24568465

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach under soda a,aching rack on floor, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24568462

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Utensils in standing water at 129F, discussed with employee who placed container on stove to heat water to above 135F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-08-4

Detail 24568466

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 10, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24424702

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm) ran multiple times, discussed with operator to correct to 100ppm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-43-4

Detail 24424706

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24424707

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At front counter approximately 6 live roaches on glue trap on top of glass door reach in cooler. At front counter approximately 7 live roaches crawling out of cove molding under hand washing sink, discussed with operator to eliminate all live roaches and clean and sanitize all areas. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 24424703

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24424704

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler plastic wrapped stacked pans of diced tomatoes ( 47F- Cooling) at 11:20 since 10:50 to 47F at 11:35 ; cut lettuce (67F - Cooling) at 11:20 since10:50 to 67F at 11:35, at this current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator to unwrap pans and unstack to allow adequate air flow cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 24424705

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At front counter approximately 3 dead roaches on glue trap on top of glass door reach in cooler. At front counter approximately 1 dead roach on top of soda dispenser unit. At front counter approximately 1 dead roach on floor by floor drain under soda machine. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor under hand washing sink. Discussed with operator to eliminate all dead roaches and clean and sanitize all areas. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 10, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24405565

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran machine multiple times establishment has no refill of chlorine sanitizer, Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-29-4

Detail 24405566

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved trash can with hand and after without washing hands employee handled raw shell eggs, discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24405567

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter multiple Chemical spray bottles stored above soda syrup bags, discussed with operator who removed bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24405569

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on table next to rotating gyro ovens cooked potato wedges (103F - Cooling) at 12:00 since 10:30 to 100F at 12:20, at this current rate of cooling products will not reach 70F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to reach in freezer to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24405563

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at prep station used to store soiled rag and dirty dishes, discussed with employee who removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24405562

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach, discussed with operator to label bottle. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24405570

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At front counter in cabinets approximately 2 dead roaches. At front counter on floor under pastry display case approximately 1 dead roach, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

10-20-4

Detail 24405568

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line in use tongs stored on oven door handle in between uses, discussed with operator who removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24405564

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gaskets soiled, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

Sep 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

03D-01-5

Detail 24030977

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. low boy cooler: roasted peppers (71F - Cooling) at 2:47; cooling since 12:30 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 24030979

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. low boy cooler: roasted peppers (71F - Cooling) at 2:47; cooling since 12:30 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

22-41-4

Detail 24030975

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator put new bucket of chlorine sanitizer, rechecked 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24030976

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tzatziki sauce (45-46F - Cold Holding) Observed in cooler at front register area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator placed product in reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 24030978

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