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GREAT GREEK #70005

16045 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY #100, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407-794-1700

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814829
Grade history
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by the one live roach found in the back storage area.Operator killed the roach and discarded.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 23 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of raw chicken over filo dough in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening. Feta cheeses marked prepared on 7-18 with use by date of 8-2.
High priority/02C-01-5
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warewashing area.
High priority/29-37-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Watermelon 48°, soup 46°, rice pudding 45° less than 4 hours moved to alternate refrigeration for temperature recovery. Rechecked 45 minutes. Rice pudding 40°, watermelon 40° and soup 40°.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 19 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Employee wrapped corn starch. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Intermediate/01B-16-5/
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Kitchen water temperature 78f, Right unisex restroom 82f,
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime build up. Top of dishwasher soiled.
Basic/16-03-4
Ceiling tiles are missing above mop sink area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ware wash area.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wares sin ware wash area. Also silverware presets at front counter.
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All boards in ware wash area.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lexan container container for lettuce.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets.
Basic/23-03-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Kitchen
Basic/14-20-4
Sanitizer bottle stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On front line area by soda in box area.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/21-44-1/
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. Cutlery kits and napkins.
Basic/25-05-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese mix in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Open package of raw chicken stored over raw gyros in walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board is stained. Wedger has food residue build up. Interior of sprayer hose has a residue build up.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Restrooms,69 f.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of lime inside warewashing machine. Residue buildup on the exterior of the dish machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Ceiling tiles missing.Above three comp sink area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chemical bottle used for oil in the kitchen
High priority/14-15-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler register area
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Spinach pie,49 f,cooling from last night.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chemical bottle used for oil in the kitchen
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Spinach pie,49 f,cooling from last night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken,46 f,lettuce,44 f,lamb,45 f,held less than four hours stated operator.Advised operator to call technician.Technician has been called. Kitchen cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); chick pea (49F - Cold Holding) feta mx (47F - Cold Holding) held less than four hours.WarningWarning**
High priority/03A-02-5/
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location at the hose Bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Not enough air flow in the speeding rack. Raw steak ambient cooing stacked with lid in reach in cooler
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Can opener is soiled. Slicer has a residue build up. Can opener is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by a fan in the kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Clean dishes stored in dirty container
Basic/24-06-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Yellow bracelet while cooking
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood in kitchen Exterior soda nozzles
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Basic/16-48-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler register area
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Unwashed cucumbers stored with ready-to-eat dressing in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water draining from ceiling in walk in cooler.
Basic/29-03-4/Warning
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
One live small flying insect found in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm. Operator used bleach afterwards.50 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4
Roach activity present as evidenced by the one live roach found in the back storage area.Operator killed the roach and discarded.
High priority/35A-05-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Peroxide stored next to lids on storage rack.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Vaccum breaker is not at the correct location on the hose Bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
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/David Daniels.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime build up on the iced tea nozzle. Can opener holder is soiled. Red cutting board is stained. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Dicer has food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Restrooms.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing.Above mop sink area.
Basic/36-36-4
Clean dishes stored in dirty container in kitchen.
Basic/24-06-4
Interior of salamander has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets.
Basic/23-03-4
Onions not washed prior to preparation.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Lids at condiment station.
Basic/25-09-4
Unwashed rosemary stored over cheese in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp,45 f,cut tomatoes,44 f held less than fours transferred to walk in freezer for a quick chill.After.5 hour,shrimp,41 f,cut tomatoes,39 f
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Multi purpose cleaner on top of prep table.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue buildup surrounding drink nozzles. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled Interior of can blade opener is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Spoon in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided for vegetable wash in kitchen.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Holes in wall by the dishmachine area..
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of fryer cabinets are soiled. Back splash for the gyro cooker at the cooks line. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Top of stove is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Unwashed cucumbers stored over ready-to-eat food tzatziki in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw breaded chicken over fully cooked gyro cones.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dicer. -Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Rear hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler across from fryers.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Oil spray bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Stainless steel cleaner stored over three comp sink area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Residue build up surrounding the drink nozzles. Iced tea holder is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing.Above the mop sink area.
Basic/36-36-4
Cleaned and sanitized bowls not properly stored in the dish storage rack.
Basic/24-07-4
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salamander is soiled. Back and side of fryer cabinets have a residue build. Hood suppression filters are soiled. Back of the gyro machine has a residue build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.