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GREEK VILLAGE RESTAURANT

3577 LAKE EMMA RD STE 111, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-333-3776

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats57
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904430
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018006726Jan 18, 2018Mar 21, 2018$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off.
High priority/03C-97-2
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); - tzatziki (52F - Cold Holding); - beef skewers (50F - Cold Holding); - pork skewers (50F - Cold Holding); - raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); - cooked spinach (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states had out while cleaning inside of cooler. Operator moved to freezer for expedited cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked plant food (129F - Hot Holding); - cooked potatoes (130F - Hot Holding) Operator states less than 1 hour. Moved to oven for reheat. - gyro meat (85f-100f - Hot Holding) chef moved to oven for reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - tomato over cooked chicken
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw lamb chops and shell eggs over cut broccoli
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken skewers (54F - Cold Holding); - shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); - pork (54F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours. Manager ice for rapid cooling
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler fan cover dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door self closing device broken
Basic/35B-03-4/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/ - Ivi D. Expired 11/10/23 - Jessica H. Expired 3/23/18
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door self closing device broken
Basic/35B-03-4/Return visit Jul 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 16, 2024Administrative 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
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MAIN COOK LINE COOLER: - octopus (49F - Cold Holding); - taziki (50F - Cold Holding); - cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); - shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); - cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) Manager put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. - emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
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/ - Ivi D. Expired 11/10/23 - Jessica H. Expired 3/23/18
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door self closing device broken
Basic/35B-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - squid in pan of standing water
Basic/06-01-5
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back storage room by exit door
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door leading outside at hallway
Basic/35B-01-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at hallway storage area
Basic/08B-47-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at storage area located by back door
Basic/36-24-5
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. A mold like substance is present on the white deflecter
Basic/22-20-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top cover is damaged on the line microwave
Basic/22-08-4

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.