Greek Flame Taverna, 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd #4, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEK FLAME TAVERNA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd #4, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5811867
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 96 seats. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 96 seats. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Oven cleaner stored by vinegar at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice pudding in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Par cooked potatoes held less than four hours.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
6/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.96 seats. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Oil in kitchen.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.White reach in freezer.
  • 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.Water bottle is not labelled. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of beef over bread in upright freezer.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Soups,pasta in reach in cooler.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 96 seats.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
9/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 96 seats.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Soup in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. Manager stated that the walk in cooler door was open for delivery.
9/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean knives stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash.Dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.Establishment has 96 seats.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Potatoes in kitchen.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water,oil in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Rice held less than four hours.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by beer.Disinfectant at servers rea. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Soup in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. Manager stated that the walk in cooler door was open for delivery.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dishwasher with no hair restraint.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.96 seats.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Cooks line area.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Space in ceiling in the back storage room where the mop sink is located.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Pasta,sardines in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Chicken and calamari discarded by operator.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw shell eggs next to cooked sardines in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of chicken stored over lamb in upright freezer.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Fish.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.Shrimp,octopus.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.Water in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Cheese,pastries. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Floor cleaner stored by lemon juice on food shelf.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of chicken stored over cake in upright freezer.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.Ice is inside handwashing sink.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-26-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks . Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.96 seats.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Walk in cooler .
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.96 seats.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup surrounding coffee dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with dust in the kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed employee was in the process of engagging n food preparation, put gloves on hands but did not wash .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Oil in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed improper storage on top of water heater .Box.
  • Critical - Observed open package of raw chicken stored over raw beef in upright freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Butter,lentils,chocolate pie at walk in cooler.Stop Sale on chocolate pie.
  • Critical - Observed raw shell eggs stored over stored over lettuce in walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Servers area .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler .Lentils .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Butter held less than four hours in kitchen is reheated..
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil ,water at cooks' line. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Cloth stored under cutting board .
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibbs at mop sink arrea.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
  • Cloth stored under cutting board .
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Maria Chrissanthidis.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Onions in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Soda box in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Open package of lamb stored over lettuce in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breakers missing at hose bibbs at mop sink arrea.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water bottle in kitchen . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker is not at the correct location at hose bibb.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
11/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on dishwashing racks .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Beef at walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Soda boxes in kitchen
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.Open package of chicken stored over lamb in upright cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Under prep table.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker is not at the correct location at hose bibb.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in kitchen . Repeat Violation.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water,oil bottles in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Soda boxes on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
12/30/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Water bottle in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.Open package of lamb stored over pita bread in upright freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler.Rice pudding,cheese in pot.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Operator touched pita bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-grade bag used for food storage.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Observed spaces in ceiling.Water heater room.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
12/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil,water bottles
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Soup,chicken in walk in cooler.Stop Sale.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw chicken and lamb stored over cooked octopus and cooked chicken.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over ketchup in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil in kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-grade bag used for food storage.Lamb in upright freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by buckets.
  • Observed space in ceiling.Mop sink room.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.Dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Microwave area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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
12/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Mop sink area.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen .
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen drain holes.
  • Observed holes in wall throughout the establishment ..
  • Observed holes and spaces in ceiling.Mop sink area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.Microwave area.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
7/9/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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