GREAT GREEK OF BOCA RATON WEST
9961 - 9963 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 602-459-3198
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers and beef left on counter by sink in back preparing area. Cook said they we're thawing items, returned to walk in cooler
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee not sanitized food preparation table after contaminate with personal belongings.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in unclean water at 79F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus cold held in flip top cooler at 46F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator removed to freezer for quick chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marked on an open gallon of milk stored in walk in cooler. As per operator, milk opened more than 24 hours.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with degreaser at dishwashing area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to various food items. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating her lunch in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on rice containers lids.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler.
Dec 1, 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers and beef left on counter by sink in back preparing area. Cook said they we're thawing items, returned to walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water by grill. Cook removed utensils from water
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner and degreaser stored on dish rack. Manager removed items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains blue liquid identified as glass cleaner located on dish rack. Manager labeled bottle
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes cooler 2 (52F Cold Holding); white yogurt sauce cooler 2 (51F - Cold Holding); yellow American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Items were placed in flip top cooler less two hours ago. Operator removed items and placed in walk in cooler.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes cooler 2 (52F Cold Holding); white yogurt sauce cooler 2 (51F - Cold Holding); yellow American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Items were placed in flip top cooler less two hours ago. Operator removed items and placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (115-135F - Hot Holding). Operator removed half of the rice to bring temperature up. The other half to the hot box.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have a probe thermometer.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water and canned drinks on floor at storage area. Operator properly stored items on shelf.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed container of oil being stored on the floor. Operator removed container of oil.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board and prep table at cook line- observed soiled wiping cloths on cutting board and prep table. Operator removed wiping cloths.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.