GREEK TAVERNA
289 SOUTH US HWY 1, Tequesta FL 33469 · 5616186350
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
SEP 23
JAN 25
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MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach in the dining room 4 live roaches at cook line by fryers 1 live roach in managers's office adjacent with main kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023040766 | Jul 15, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed with new employees. I emailed operator form and he printed and employee signed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed red substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labled sanitizer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone one cook line table. Operator removed.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of potatoes on walkin refrigerator floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in water at 88 degrees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease on floor in rear kitchen.
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon no longer frozen inside vacuum package on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in sink with lemons and straws. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour and salt in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Chicken marinara and yoghurt stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon no longer frozen inside vacuum package on cook line. See stop sale
Working containers of flour and salt removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storage area.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over butter and milk at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
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. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw fish at walk in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: avgolemono soup (112F - Hot Holding); lentil soup (113F - Hot Holding) Observed products double panned at steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165+F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorinating liquid stored over onions, bleach over bottled water in dry storage. Operator stored chemicals properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. dolmades opened 8/17 at walk in cooler not date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Perforated pan in handwashing sink by entrance to kitchen. Operator removed pan.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by Coke cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bechamel made 8/17, cooked chicken made 8/17 at walk in cooler not date marked.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Sauté pans not inverted by triple sink.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink area hose connection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer used on food contact surfaces. Educated operator on appropriate test strips.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked, on spit for more than 2 hours 125°F internal temperature.See stop sale. Emailed gyro flyer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Emailed gyro flyer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 15, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No handwash sink for employees. Handwash sink by dishwasher in disrepair- not hot and cold water; water completely shot off; no drain pipe attached; observed black like burnt stains; As per operator hot grease was poured last night and made sink to "explode"
Jul 14, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned back on
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 2 live flies under prep table across from three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish commercially packaged stored above herbs and cooked meat not commercially packaged in one door reach in freezer by ice machine Operator reversed
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 1 live roach in the dining room 4 live roaches at cook line by fryers 1 live roach in managers's office adjacent with main kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 droppings under prep table across from three compartment sink 3 droppings under three compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. green beans (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (49F- Cold Holding ); cheese pies (50F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; foods not prepared today as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods moved in reach in coolers at cook line;
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (49-52F - Cooling)at 2:25 to 52 F at 2:40 since 11:00; feta (50-51F - Cooling)at 2:25 to 51 F at 2:40 since 11:00 in walk-in cooler; at this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours; food moved to reach in coolers at cook line;
No handwash sink for employees. Handwash sink by dishwasher in disrepair- not hot and cold water; water completely shot off; no drain pipe attached; observed black like burnt stains; As per operator hot grease was poured last night and made sink to "explode"
No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink by dishwasher;
Dead roaches on premises. Observed Approximately 50 dead roaches under three compartment sink and dishwasher 30 dead roaches at cook line under prep table at gyro station; under all cooking equipment at cook line; under reach in cooler at cook line 25 dead roaches at servers area and drink fountain outside the kitchen 10 dead roaches under the prep table across from three compartment sink 10 dead roaches in the utility/ hot water heater room adjacent to the kitchen 5 dead roaches in manager's office adjacent to the kitchen 5 dead roaches at prep room adjacent to main kitchen by reach in freezer
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 2 water bottles in ice machine; Operator discarded
Food stored on floor- bucket of soup at second cook line / prep room adjacent to main kitchen Operator stored properly
Standing water in floor - walk-in cooler
Stored food not covered- broccoli on sheet pan in one door reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and meat thawing in bucket with standing water on the floor at second cook line adjacent to main kitchen Operator placed under cold running water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at three compartment sink and dishwasher has presence of heavily black like mold substance
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.