South Gate Ridge, Sarasota County

THE GREEK TAVERNA

5755 BENEVA RD UNIT #3, South Gate Ridge, FL 34233

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Dec 5, 2024
City
South Gate Ridge
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 23401707

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed some menus without reminder noted on menu. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23401708

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 23401706

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23401709

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02B-01-5

Detail 22816301

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Observed taramasalata on menu not identified on menu. Operator corrected by identifying on menu. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22816299

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed all items in walkin cooler not date marked. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22816302

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22816300

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 22507133

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

14-11-5

Detail 22507130

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed broken handles on microwaves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 22507132

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no plug on shared dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22507131

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21785706

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. Printed vomit cleaning plan and operator posted.

22-02-4

Detail 21785709

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.

11-26-1

Detail 21785711

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form and Operator signed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21785705

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed narrow white cutting board at expo window with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21785710

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handles on microwaves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21785708

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 21785704

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with the plaza.

23-03-4

Detail 21785707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 21303826

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of Reachin Cooler going across the kitchen horizontally. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. . Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21303825

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 microwave ovens with broken handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21303824

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 21051190

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small sandwich cutting board on steam table top with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21051189

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 microwave ovens with broken handles

35B-01-4

Detail 21051191

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1" gap in back screen door at bottom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21051192

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed flour scoop handle in flour. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21051193

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 20863177

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Chicken and other meats in chest freezer without any date marks.

14-09-4

Detail 20863174

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20863175

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door with a 1" gap at threshold.

23-03-4

Detail 20863176

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation