ETHOS GREEK BISTRO
4437 LYONS RD #E104, Coconut Creek FL 33073 · 754.999.0050
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at calamari (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding), chef put ice on items
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021019878 | Mar 23, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork. Manager moved both items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee filled soap
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at calamari (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding), chef put ice on items
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge are not working not giving temperature
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler on cook line has standing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled. Employee labeled containers
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb; (126F - Hot Holding); salmon (126F - Hot Holding); items in hot box, plug fell out Chef reheated lamb (183F - Reheating); salmon (171F - Reheating)
Food stored on floor. Box of fish on the floor in walk in freezers Chef picked up fish box and put it on the shelf
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink hose Bibb with a y splitter has no hose Bibb vacuum breaker.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used to scoop shredded cheese. Chef removed bowl
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour not labeled. Chef labeled items
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used for sugar and rice. Manager discarded bowls
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Glass of water on cutting board, manager discarded glass.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand wash sink by dishwasher.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled Manager labeled
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Glass washer at front bar at 0 ppm. Manager changed the sanitizer bucket and primed glass washing machine to 100 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 draw cooler on cook line at steak (47F - Cold Holding); lamb (47F - Cold Holding), chef moved items and called for maintenance. Chef said it was filled after lunch
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food by the hand wash sink without a splash guard. Splash is possible since they next to each other
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign by the three compartment sink Manager replaced sign
Aug 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak stored above raw fish in cook line drawers. Operator reorganized
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door stainless across from triple sink: cream cheese (59°F-64°F); butter (60°F); cooked rice (60°F); ricotta cheese (61°F); manouri cheese (61°F). Monitored unit for approximately 45 minutes with no changes in temperature. All items have been in unit overnight and not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door stainless across from triple sink: cream cheese (59°F-64°F); butter (60°F); cooked rice (60°F); ricotta cheese (61°F); manouri cheese (61°F). Monitored unit for approximately 45 minutes with no changes in temperature. All items have been in unit overnight and not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked potatoes 3:05 (90°F-97°F - Cooling); cooked potatoes 3:50 (83°F-90°F - Cooling) being cooled from 135°F-41°F. Item is being cooled at room temperature on speed rack in prep area. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple bags, drinks stored on rack with dry storage items. Operator started to reorganize
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at steam table cutting board
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line
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.