GREEK PASTRIES & DELI
4701 N FEDERAL HWY A15, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
Last inspected Nov 1, 2024 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ 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.
AUG 23
NOV 23
NOV 24
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies over prep table in back kitchen on cook line. Not landing on anything. Killed and removed. Four flies in hand sink in dining room at coffee station.Killed and removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023067692 | Nov 17, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | $700 |
| 2--2023044508 | Aug 2, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. -Reach in cooler next hot table; raw chicken stored over ready to eat feta cheese. Operator stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter hand washing sink. -Operator provided.
No proof provided that food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided document to operator, employee signed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Prep area; quart containers in bulk containers of rice 2x. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter, operator removed.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Afroditi Katrini.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen prep room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter cutting board.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nov 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On bane Marie prep table at front line
Nov 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned broiler back on to continue cooking.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 small flying insects at front counter coffee area on cabinet doors next to ice machine. 3 small flying insects in kitchen prep room - 2 on walls next to fresh unpeeled onions, 1 on wall above microwave. 2 small flying insects on mop sink next to triple sink. Did not observe any small flying insects land on any food, utensils or food contact surfaces.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter- milk per operator opened 3 days ago. Operator date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Afroditi Katrini.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen prep room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Bag of fresh onions stored on floor in prep room. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cooked chicken in front counter flip top. Operator stored properly.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tube from espresso machine stored in hand sink at coffee area
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On bane Marie prep table at front line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
Aug 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. lamb (52F - Cooling) glass two door cooler. Operator states lamb not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. Covered. food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies over prep table in back kitchen on cook line. Not landing on anything. Killed and removed. Four flies in hand sink in dining room at coffee station.Killed and removed.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked egg with whole shell eggs in flat in glass reach in cooler.
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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. lamb (52F - Cooling) glass two door cooler. Operator states lamb not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. Covered. At this rate, food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro (83F - Hot Holding); chicken (83F - Hot Holding); in steam table next to oven at front line. Operator states food placed in unit to hot hold on hour prior. Reheated to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tube from espresso machine stored in hand sink at coffee area
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dining room coffee area
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In bathroom In dining room coffee area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lentil soup in glass door cooler. Operator states lentils made 25 hours ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On bane Marie prep table at front line
Dead flies on premises. Nine dead flies on iced tea tray next to mop sink in dish wash area. Removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table in back Kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter preparing food
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler unclean bottom shelf
Stored food not covered. Pastries stored on top of display case not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Triple sink
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table at 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.