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GRECO - ROMANO

2188 NW 20TH STREET, Miami FL 33142

Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 6 visits since April 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2360247
Grade history
APR 24
MAY 24
OCT 24
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license since October 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 1, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license since October 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
High priority/22-35-5
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
High priority/22-12-5
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Intermediate/22-38-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Basic/36-10-4
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed reach in cooler soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2024 · Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed reach in cooler soiled. Warning Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2024 · Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed hot sauce, oil and spices containers stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2024 · Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed hot sauce, oil and spices containers stored on floor. Warning Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed grill soiled with accumulated old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2024 · Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed grill soiled with accumulated old food debris. Warning Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and lids stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit May 13, 2024 · Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and lids stored on floor. Warning Time Extended
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed raw bacon and chicken stock with mold like substance. Operator discarded food items.
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken stock dated 01-10-24. Operator discarded during inspection.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed reach in cooler soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At the time of the inspection observed establishment serves raw gyro meat. Item not identified as raw product.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed hot sauce, oil and spices containers stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed grill soiled with accumulated old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and lids stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit May 10, 2024 · Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Time Extended
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushroom (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator he placed inside 30 minutes prior.
High priority/03A-02-5
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 during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Observed employee William Deolivera missing employee food handlers.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Provided to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water valve damage at handwashing sink.
Basic/29-08-4

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.