Greek City Cafe, 3125 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEK CITY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3125 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
License #: 3701038
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door glass reach in cooler
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand sink by office blocked by office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In kitchen hand sink
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Two door glass reach in cooler
08/07/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dishwashing area. **Warning**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of single service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Large container of lentil soup in walk in cooler dated 3/11/14 67° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched face with gloves, no new gloves **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lentil soup 67° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food heated to a temperature above 135 degrees Fahrenheit not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Dated 3/11/14 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Faucet handle stripped out, unable to turn on **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Metal pan in handwash sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal band paint brush **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Large plastic container with soup **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. In walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fish **Warning**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen
  • Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line bottles
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near back door in kitchen(recharge zone)
10/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
6/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bucket of dressing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.walk in freezer in defrost dripping onto food causing a sanitary nuisance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Bulk containers of peppers **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink fixture. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container and cook line bottles. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Ground beef raw next to sauces. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Used for bulk storage **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Ground beef raw over sauces. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottles of chemical hanging on rack with food below and next to, splash hazard. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. One faucet without back flow device. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On racks. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by equipment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
4/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non-handled container used as a scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoops at ice machine
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board, storage container with pittas.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Marinade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler cook's line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over feta cheese.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bucket of beef soup base.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
12/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor....cutting boards near kitchen hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.....box of potatoes in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....cheese in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....in bottles on cook line.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands....failed to wash hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of syrup on soda dispensing nozzles in dining room.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....sink in dishmachine /prep area full of personal items Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions....stored in handsink in dishmachine /prep area.
12/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....foods in cook line cooler. Foods stop saled. Cooler now working.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....cook line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor....boxes in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine....need chlorine strips at dishmachine
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at 3 comp sink .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair....hot water faucet broken at 3 comp sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers....walk in freezer.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Front display case.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One ceiling light fixture missing above cooks line.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gyro meat in bain marie on top of grill 119 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Metal stem thermometer reading 18 degrees F in ice bath (32 degrees F.) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Several boxes of food left on floor under racks in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Towel dispenser empty at cooks line.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Dumpster left too close to fence by refuse company to close lid.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. If gyro cone is not left on a continuous cook, timE as a public health control must be implemented. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Several boxes of food on floor in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Several hood filters showing buildup.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Towel dispenser empty at cooks line.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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