GREEKTOWN TAVERNA

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook line, observed raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it may be due to the reach in cooler being opened during service. Operator stated foods had been brought to cold holding unit two hours prior to inspection. Operator added ice to foods and moved them to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler observed a large bucket of feta cheese uncovered. Operator provided protection to feta cheese. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from cook top. raw salmon (53F - Cold Holding); raw octopus (47F); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tomato based sauce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated Time-temperature control for safety foods were in the reach in cooler less than 2 hours. Operator used ice for time-temperature control for safety foods. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with copy of clean up of vomit/diarrheal.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The handwashing sink in the prep area was being used to hold dirty dishes. Operator removed dirty dishes from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook top area.

Intermediate - Two Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish machine area. One Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near handwashing sink across from cook top.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy of choking poster

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seven packages of salmon were on the cook line fully thawed in sealed packaging with marking to remove prior to thaw. See stop sale.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Seven packages of salmon were on the cook line fully thawed in sealed packaging with marking to remove prior to thaw. See stop sale.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Cured Fish Roe offered on the dinner menu with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Cured Fish Roe offered on menu with no reminder that consumer advisory applies Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand washing sink near gyro cone. Operator replaced towels Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Time Extended

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator Primed Sanitizer.Secondary Test ; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front line area, Hand washing sink storing pans. Operator moved pans. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind bar, no towels or soap at Hand washing sink. Operator provided soap and paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area Hand washing sink. Operator replenished soap Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two line cooks with no hair restraints.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled with debris. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area and near gyro cone Hand washing sinks.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.At bar area Operator replenished soap Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area and near gyro cone hand washing sinks 6-8-23 Printed signs for operator. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At gyro cone area. 12-15-22 operator replenished towels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: No paper towels at hand washing sink at gyro cone area this visit Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler 12-15-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On front line, salmon not opened after completely thawed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: In walk-in cooler, reduced oxygen packaged salmon, thawed without removing the product from packaging Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored above raw salmon. After discussion operator moved fish Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris 5-24-22 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area sink blocked by garbage can

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.and no soap at hand wash sink near gyro cones 5-24-22 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in back prep area

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front line of kitchen 5-24-22 Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Scale and debris on dish machine top and sides

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back area near office 5-24-22 operator secured tanks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dishwasher area tiles have accumulated grease and debris

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between wall and sink at gyro cone

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of tomato paste dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. Educated operator on importance of discarding dented cans. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at side food prep/cook line blocked by trash container.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line and bar. Operator placed at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area and bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink at Cook line. Observed hot water temperature temperature at hand wash sink at end of cook line reaching 82F (waited 3 minutes).

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance, food debris. Front bar reach in cooler gaskets.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at bar.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen lamb thawing at room temperature. Educated operator on importance of proper thawing. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of marinara sauce with approximately three inch dent in the side not segregated from non dented cans of marinara sauce. Educated operator on the importance of segregating damaged foods. Operator moved can to separate area for return.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw pork on same sheet pan in walk in cooler. Educated operator on the importance of proper food arrangement. Operator moved items into proper order. This is a repeat violation from 3/23/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher being filled at hand wash sink on cook line by the front window.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used for melted butter in the food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of using food grade materials. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods in walk in cooler prepared yesterday per operator not date marked. Educated operator on the importance of proper date marking.

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed one can of marinara sauce with approximately three inch dent in the side not segregated from non dented cans of marinara sauce. Educated operator on the importance of segregating damaged foods. Operator moved can to separate area for return. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. Operator instructed employee to put on hair restraint and employee did as instructed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen shrimp being thawed in a container in the prep sink in standing water. Educated operator on proper food thawing methods. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot water leaking from back side of hand wash sink on cook line to the left of the microwaves. This is a repeat violation from 3/23/2021.