GREAT GREEK OF CORAL SPRINGS
2764 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 954-865-9506
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020050522 | Mar 6, 2020 | May 12, 2021 | $320 |
| 2--2018039949 | Jul 3, 2018 | Aug 23, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee with cellphone in hand as sitting with drink sent up instructed employee to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking prep area spanakopita, operator time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Employee poured drink mix into cookline hand washing sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by bag in box station.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment at drying rack not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, operator stored properly.
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at customer bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at cookline soiled with grease
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator. Provided handout to operator
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator. Operator posted
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink. Operator paper towels
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at customer bathroom
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at cook line not inverted. Operator inverted
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at cookline soiled with grease
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Door to 3 door reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed as NOST. 52 seats provided on outdoor patio
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked spinach pies cooked at 11:30; (2:40) (79F - Cooling). Operator states item was cooked around 11:30. Item cooling for more than 2 hours. See Stop Sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection
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. cooked spinach pies cooked at 11:30; (2:40) (79F - Cooling). Operator states item was cooked around 11:30. Item cooling for more than 2 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass low top on cook line: cooked pasta (52F); cheese (53F); raw lamb (52F). Operator states items have been in unit over night. Not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door glass low top on cook line: cooked pasta (52F); cheese (53F); raw lamb (52F). Operator states items have been in unit over night. Not prepared or portioned today. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked vegetables cooked 30 minutes ago (2:40) (93F - Cooling); cooked vegetables 3:20 (85F - Cooling) being cooled at room temperature. Based on current rate and method item will not reach 70F within 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler
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. Operator unable to provide for any employees
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. 1 provided; approximately 8 non manager employees employed over 60 days
Equipment in poor repair. Door to 3 door reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed as NOST. 52 seats provided on outdoor patio
Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white in prep area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 112F on cook line. Operator moved utensils to ware washing area, discarded water
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint.
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired 8-4-2023 ServSafe Class scheduled for 10-25 to renew all.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided for posting.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired 8-4-2023 ServSafe Class scheduled for 10-25 to renew all.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water in 3 door cooler in back prep/cook area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen octopus and chicken in containers of standing water in back storage area. Employee moved both items to walk in cooler to properly thaw.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in storage area not labeled. Manager labeled.
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.