Greek Island Restaurant, 1501 Clearwater Largo Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEK ISLAND RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1501 Clearwater Largo Rd, Largo, FL 33770
License #: 6215671
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under racks in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of olives and pepper inks stored on the floor in the front of the hand wash sink near the oven on the cooks line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On cooks line.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoops in potato salad in reach in cooler across from grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak under prep three compartment sink on cooks line.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Plastic sour cream containers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken and rice soup 47°F in the walk in cooler, prepped previous day.
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Two rotten pears and lemons in the walk in cooler. Operator immediately discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked vegetables 125°F , stuffed cabbage 125°F on flat top grill, corrective action taken had operator move items to a side of the grill which is hotter.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw beef over raw fish in reach in cooler on cooks line across from fryers.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. On front of walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near oven on cooks line is blocked by containers of of olives and peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On drying racks for clean dish ware.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad, chicken and rice soup in walk in cooler prepared previous day not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Plastic Sour cream containers
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Whole octopus, whirlpool freezer
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. 2 individual lemons (walk in cooler) , discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish above spanakopita , cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice pudding , moussaka, stuffed cabbage
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under prep table
  • Basic - High Priority - One Dead roach on premises. Area Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One moderately Dented cans present. Potatoes, segregated for return to vendor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spanakopita
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.several in kitchen area and storage area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice.chicken in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin beverage area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
2/8/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. 2 individ lemons; walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives stored in crevice between table and wall
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. custard covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under and behind cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of chest freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. plastic sour cream containers
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk flour bin
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. rinsed only; no soap used
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. rinsed hands in prep sink
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. bulk food storage containers - bottom shelf of prep table
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. water in bottom of refrig - cooks line
  • Critical - Observed one dead roach on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-use containers reused for the storage of food. plastic sour cream containers
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. orzo pasta - walk in cooler
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. severely dented can of catsup Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. case of produce - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. pasta dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cooler on cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed one severel dented can - catsup Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. tube of caulking on shelf above pasta dry storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. severely dented can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented can Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. gyro cone in chest freezer not wrapped
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. spanakopita
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 45 degr Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front counter
  • Critical. No current 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. all employee training records have expired This violation must be corrected by : 11/08/10.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad stored to high out of deli style cooler bottom 42 degrees and top portion 56 degrees
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwasher area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorene sanitizing solution more than 100 ppm
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in kitchen area near employee hand sink Corrected On Site.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. to chest freezer in storage area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in kitchen area and front service area
11/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. casseroles and sauces
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on beverage drain board
7/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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