MELBOURNE, Brevard County

GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE

2955 PINEDA PLAZA WAY STE 118, MELBOURNE, FL 32940

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jun 15, 2026
City
MELBOURNE
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24622715

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer machine first reading 0ppm. Then prime sanitizer and retested the dish washer machine and now reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24622714

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator clean the exterior of dish washer machine Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24622716

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cutting board on prep table cutting tomatoes had a wiping cloth under it. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

21-04-4

Detail 24238568

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Owner removed wiping cloth and replace with rubber mat Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24238567

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink on Cooked line has food debris in sink.

14-17-4

Detail 24238569

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving is starting to rust and peel Repeat Violation

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 23915769

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid and renew license before inspection scheduled was finalized Confirmation #257084169 Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23915766

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs over cooked hash brown shredded. Owner remove raw shell eggs from above cooked hash browns Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23915765

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup. Stored in seasoning. Owner discarded the cup Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23915764

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed portion lasagna and cooked eggplant store in underneath 1 door reach in cooler overnight not cover. Owner cover the food items Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23915768

Basic - Underneath 1 door reach in cooler shelving is started to peel

14-17-4

Detail 23915767

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving is soiled of debris

02D-01-5

Detail 23915763

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food container not labeled flour, breading flour and breading not labeled. Owner labeled the food containers Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 23536434

Basic - Observed ice machine interior is soiled needs cleaning

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23166933

Basic - Observed ceiling tile in dish area and kitchen are soiled with old food splash debris

22-20-5

Detail 23166934

Basic - Observed ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance. Operator clean the interior of ice machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23166932

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle not labeled water. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22692973

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling van in dish area has accumulation of dust - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22692974

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed in dish wash area unsealed concrete pipe is showing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22692975

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed wall behind dishwasher and dish area is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time Extended

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-04-4

Detail 22689902

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4-6 rodent droppings on top of dish washing machine. Did a thorough inspection for other findings of droppings. Did not found any other signs of droppings Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22689904

Intermediate - Observed Hand Wash Sink at prep area and dishwasher area had a cover to a bucket on top of sink Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22689903

Basic - Observed ceiling van in dish area has accumulation of dust

22-20-5

Detail 22689906

Basic - Observed ice machine in the back and ice bin in the front has black like substance in the interior Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22689907

Basic - Observed in dish wash area unsealed concrete pipe is showing.

12B-07-4

Detail 22689909

Basic - Observed in prep area cup of water not covered stored on the prep table. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22689908

Basic - Observed squeeze bottle on cookline containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22689905

Basic - Observed wall behind dishwasher and dish area is soiled

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-27-4

Detail 22428447

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and not wash hands before beginning new task, re-educated and corrected Corrective Action Taken

36-08-4

Detail 22428446

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Multiple areas of the kitchen and prep area with missing cove molding/baseboards.

36-01-4

Detail 22428445

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor and walls soiled under and behind equipment.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 21792954

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook with toast bare handed. Explained he needs to wear gloves with ready to eat food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

01B-14-4

Detail 21792951

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 21792956

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 21792958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend 71F recommend to rapid chill. Added butter blend on 4 hr time plan. Tuna salad in the cook line cooler over night 46F Raw beef and cooked chicken 51F in cooler Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21792955

Intermediate - Front line handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dishes in hand sink

41-17-4

Detail 21792953

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21792957

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over lamb shanks.

02D-01-5

Detail 21792952

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers under steam table Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 21515176

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched egg sandwich with his bare hands to cut and plate for service. SEE STOP SALE

01B-12-4

Detail 21515178

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook touched egg sandwich with his bare hands to cut and plate for service.

08A-05-6

Detail 21515180

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw/blanched bacon in shallow hotel pan stored on shelf over ready to eat foods. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 21515179

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Next to dish machine

03A-02-5

Detail 21515181

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler beneath service window. sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (56F - Cold Holding); tzikis (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the unit had been recently stocked. Operator applied bags of ice to help reduce temperatures. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21515177

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21515175

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21515174

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelf liners are soiled

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

02C-01-5

Detail 20779795

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice 4 cups dated 1-4-22. Today 1-12-22

01B-24-5

Detail 20779798

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice dated 1-4-22. 4 cups Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20779797

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.several Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20779790

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20779796

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop potatoes reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20779792

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler

13-04-4

Detail 20779800

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Gotee cook

08B-38-4

Detail 20779794

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20779799

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both

23-03-4

Detail 20779791

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

02D-01-5

Detail 20779793

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 13, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-18-4

Detail 20337668

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed dishwasher wipe hands on pants then pick up clean dishes to stock. Dishes moved to soiled area, reeducated and corrected. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 20337671

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook placed ready to eat pita bread with bare hands and prepared tuna melt, reeducated and discarded items. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20337673

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Orzo pasta prepared 6/27/21 3# Ground meat for grape leaves 6/17/21 3# Brown gravy 6/27/21 2gallon

35A-04-4

Detail 20337675

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 questionable droppings near back entrance to location, also observed open rat poison in tray outside of location, spoke with manager and was told on other side of hedge in back is Wawa dumpster that is not being maintained well by operator of convenience store. Manager also stated that debris from dumpster is usually much worst then what was observe today, daily they are cleaning the back outside area due to current issues.

01B-13-4

Detail 20337674

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Orzo pasta prepared 6/27/21 3# Ground meat for grape leaves 6/17/21 3# Brown gravy 6/27/21 2gallon 1 pita touched with bare hands.

02C-02-5

Detail 20337667

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce, cooked beef, corrected Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20337672

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple area in kitchen, dish washing and prep area where wall areas are in need of repair. Also observed Ceiling tiles in need of repair or replacement.

23-03-4

Detail 20337669

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of dry food storage area soiled with old broken condiment packages in dining area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20337670

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle not labled.