Greek Emporium, 14802 S Military Trl, Delray Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEK EMPORIUM
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14802 S Military Trl, Delray Beach, FL 33484
License #: 6011834
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.....flip top reach in cooler in kitchen . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....feta cheese 55°, cut tomato 56°, hummus, fish deep 49° in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Food being held less than 4 hours . Food moved to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. ......Lenten soup 50°/ 54° at 3:30 pm in walk in cooler . Take temperature again at 4:05 pm was same temperature . Stop sale issue. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.....see stop sale report. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches and with covered......Lenten soup in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 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. ......flip top reach in cooler in kitchen , ambient temperature 44°. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris....kitchen. **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........all time temperature control food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11/05/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface......dish washing area.
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. ....home made yogurt, lamb shank in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.....sugar in dry storage shelf.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. ......water bottle in reach in cooler in cook line. Ground meat in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. .......ice tea stored in ice bin, server station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. ......advise to operator use 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......feta cheese, cut tomato, 47° in flip top cooler in cook line . Operator stated that cover was open for lunch rush . Advise to operator covered all the time or use single cover for Potentially hazardous food. Food being held less than 4 hours . Food moved to freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above......chicken soups 101° in steam table . Soup being held less than 2 hours.Reheated again 165°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils......degreaser spray bottle ,dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.....kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.....kitchen . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked......feta cheese, home made yogurt, chicken soup in walk in cooler.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. ....by the 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food......sugar.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. ......flip top reach in cooler in cook line . Must not have stored any potentially hazardous food until maintain temperature at 41° or below.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in cook line.
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. Crash almonds, sugar .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.. Tuna salad, cheese, cut lettuce, 48° ,chicken 44° flip top reach in cooler in cook line. Ice down on food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs above cheeses, cut tomato . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.....rice in handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Patchio, lamb shank, sauce, spinach deep in walk in cooler.
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ... on cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... REACH IN COOLER ... Cold Table Cook Line, eggplant 53? soft cheeses 53? ... Corrective Action Taken
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ... COOK LINE ... Gyros Cone. On Cooker 67?.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ... DISHMACHINE area hand sink used to store containers and supplies.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. (...CONSUMER.ADVISORY.Consumption.of.raw.or.undercooked.beef,eggs,seafood,pork,or.poultry.may.increase.your.risk.of.foodborne.illness,especially.if.you.have.decreased.immunities.and/or.certain.medical.conditions.)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
4/24/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). ... Single service items and washed/sanitized equipment stored in exterior room outside back door. This room has no smooth and easily cleanable ceiling and has open access to the outdoors.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. ... Draining on asphalt ground behind building.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. ... In exterior walk in cooler condenser is leaking heavily on dairy products and foods below
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. ... In need of cleaning
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ... In kitchen/prep area ...
  • Basic - Mop/service sink in disrepair. ... Mop sink in disrepair, overgrown, drain plugged
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Cut vegetales
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, in control devices. ... In kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
  • High Priority - Cooked gyro meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. ... Cooker "OFF"" gyro at 85?
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. ... Significant standing water behind restaurant
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. ... Buffalo chopper.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. --- in coolers throughout. --- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. --- in walk in cooler, terry towel on sliced cooked grros meat. --- Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. --- warewashing area, used for storage.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. --- manual warewashing taki g place without sanitizer step.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. --- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. --- undershelving on food prep tables are soiled,oxidized and not essily cleanable.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. --- exhaust hood filters
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair --- walk-in-freezer.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-13-2 Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. --- Corrected on Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 28-14-1 Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. --- Observed Mop Water Being Dumped on Ground in PavedParking Area Behind Restaurant. --- Corrected on Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-15-2 No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only. --- on 12/22 not Complied.
  • Critical - Violation: 45-27-2 Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. --- in server station --- on 12/22 not Complied
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. --- in rear kitchen and server station areas. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. --- several stainless steel prep tables have gaalvanized steel undershelving that is heavily soiled/oxidized/rusted and not easily cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. --- in walk in cooler, cloth on top of sliced gyros meat.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. --- observed THREE kitchen cutting boards heavily grooved and beyond cleanable. must planed or replaced.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. --- Observed Mop Water Being Dumped on Ground in PavedParking Area Behind Restaurant.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. --- in kitchen, used to hold utensils.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. --- ine walk in cooler and cook line reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. --- some foods relocated in, and to other coolers. some items cooled quickly in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ---in walk in cooler, for example: cut potatoes, and moussaka type portions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. --- in server station
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. --- in walk-in-cooler, sauces, sliced meat (gyros), lamb stew, soups etc. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. --- in rear dry storage area, a 25 lb bag of tablee salt is soaking wet from unknown source and sitting atop a 50 lb bag of bread crumbs.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. BY ICE MACHINE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE COOK LINE COOLER
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 98f-BY STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. BAG_OVER LETTUCE_WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
5/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cooked pasta in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. clear container Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spoons
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted storage shelves in dishmachine area
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. garbage bags storing bread on cookline
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. takeout containers not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dish area handwash sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind oven
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. vitamins on shelf across from walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation.
12/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/06/10.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/06/10.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Salad,lamb, chicken and various ready to eat in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soupes and rice in hot holding unit
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice and soupe
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Sugar by walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.No handle for scoop
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelve by ice machice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Spices by walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Walk in cooler shelves
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Bottomnshelves by cook line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipments
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. By cook line
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on wall by ice machine by server line.One live roach on floor by server line. One live roach on wall by cook line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on under equipments by cook line floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Bleach by utensils by dish room
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/06/10.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. non handled bowl used for ra rice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Bainmarie cooler on cook's line.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair above grill.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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