YOUR GREEK COUSIN
2060 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561.686.9126
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license and printed license at the time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023049480 | Aug 29, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 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. Employee picked up cloth from the floor then grabbed clean containers; no handwash Employee washed hands and placed containers in triple sink
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer: Cooked tamales in thank you to go bag Chef removed from bag
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license and printed license at the time of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. below grill: gyro meat (49F - Cold Holding) as per chef since 30 minutes ago Not prepped or portioned today Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
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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. Emailed poster 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. Emailed poster to operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep counter then moved to walk in: cooked rice (90F at 3:15pm / 88F at 3:50pm - Cooling) as per chef since 45 minutes; At the current rate of cooling the product will not cool down to 70F within 2 hours Sitting on oven pastry with cheese (70F at 3:25pm / same at 3:55pm - Cooling) as per chef since an hour ago At the current rate of cooling the product will not cool down to 41F within a total of 6 hours Operate removed lid to rice to cool properly and moved pastry to walk-in cooler to quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef dumped ice in hand wash sink
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. Emailed form to operator
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.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean knife, cutting board and cut lettuce without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Non-food grade containers used for food storage in direct contact with food. Cooking oil stored in direct contact/dispensed from non-food grade spray bottle designed/labeled for chemical use only. Operator discarded spray bottle.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemicals stored over soft drinks. Operator removed.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from handling raw chicken while cooking to handling ready to eat spinach while cutting without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed online during inspection. Expires 12/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned raw hamburgers stored over sheet tray of ready to eat spinach pastries. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cut lettuce (56F - Ambient Cooling 10:35am/58F 11:00am). Operator stated lettuce cut 30 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to be rewashed and placed into walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Food stored on floor. At dry storage area; plastic storage containers of lentils and sugar stored directly on floor. Advised Operator to store at least 6 inches off floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At lentil and sugar storage container(s); scoop handle(s) submerged in food. Advised Operator to remove handles from food.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk-in cooler; raw hamburger/raw lamb stored over bottled beer. Operator moved raw meat to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line; hand wash sink blocked by pan covering sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw gyro and raw lamb were stored over containers with feta cheese. Raw eggs stored over RTE fillo. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front counter, desert display cooler: cheese cake (47F - Cold Holding); Key Lime pie (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator some were portioned yesterday and 2 days ago. See stop sale At walk in cooler: cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding),; beef and rice (47F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator items prepared yesterday at lunch and being held in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front counter, desert display cooler: cheese cake (47F - Cold Holding); Key Lime pie (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator some were portioned yesterday and 2 days ago. See stop sale At walk in cooler: cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding),; beef and rice (47F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator items prepared yesterday at lunch and being held in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter: A can of Wood stain stored above jugs of olive oil. Employee removed can of wood stain.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At front counter glass door reach in cooler: Open jug of vitamin D milk opened from 3 days ago, not date marked. Operator date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on food prep table. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At rice storage container, scoop handle laying on rice. Operator removed.
Aug 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. All employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ladies bathroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks
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.