ATHENIAN GREEK RESTAURANT
1130 N TAMIAMI TRL, N Ft Myers FL 33903 · (239)656-6212
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public with an expired license. Operator states they are locked out of account online. I provided the Help Line phone number for further assistance to alleviate problem.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022054339 | Nov 8, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2025. Establishment is open, operating and serving the public with an expired license. Operator states they are locked out of account online. I provided the Help Line phone number for further assistance to alleviate problem.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna prepared two days ago per Operator stored in reach in cooler on cook line with no date mark.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf by three compartment sink.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk in freezer.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odors in both men and women bathrooms.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used as scoop in bulk container of feta cheese in standup reach in cooler with glass doors across from dishwasher. Operator removed bowl.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean Metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in walk in freezer.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong odor in men's bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cook's line counter. Operator put in sanitizer bucket.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/ Observed Cheryl Casale, 11/07/2019 Serve Safe is expired. Per Operator, Manager is retaking course currently to renew CFM.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted on cook's line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar bins unlabeled in dry storage.
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food on cook's line. Discussed with Operator proper hand washing practices.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 58F, Cut tomatoes 57F, Feta cheese at 58F at 2 hours per Operator in reach in cooler across from dishwasher. Operator put all items on ice during inspection.
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/ Observed Cheryl Casale, 11/07/2019 Serve Safe is expired. Per Operator, Manager is retaking course currently to renew CFM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food on chopper blades by large microwave near rear exit in kitchen.
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.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed cook chewing gum on cook's line while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Food stored outside. Observed bag of onions stored on cart outside kitchen. Operator moved onions inside.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted on cook's line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter by server station. Operator placed in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour and sugar bins unlabeled in dry storage.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear fire door exit in dining room closest to restrooms blocked by chairs set up at a booth.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris on blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna prepared yesterday with no date marking.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table near rear exit with deep grooves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal had an out of order sign taped to it.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce at 2 hours (53F - Cold Holding); Rice Pudding at 2 hours (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from dishwasher area. Operator moved items to standup reach in cooler with glass doors with ambient temperature of 39F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of food debris. Operator placed in dishwasher area to be cleaned.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed shell eggs on counter at room temperature on cook's line no written procedures. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control forms to Operator. Operator put eggs in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cigarette on top of microwave on cook's line. Operator removed item.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic lid covering bulk sugar broken in dry storage area.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed damaged meat tenderizer on cook's line. Showed to Operator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and handle leaking at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee return to line from walk in cooler without first washing their hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with the staff.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current business license not posted. Informed operator how to log on to the DBPR website to print and download a license.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets on reach in make top refrigerator on the cook line near grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen under cook line, dish washing machine and 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot of potatoes on the floor near the mop sink, operator panned potatoes and moved them into the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris observed build up of food debris in microwave oven on cook line..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water control on hand sink in kitchen on cook line in need of repair, leaking water when the faucet is not turned on.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing in buckets in kitchen, educated the operator of proper thawing techniques, suggested either under running cool water or under refrigeration. Operator moved fish to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on counter on cookline.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.