Greek City Cafe, 2518 Sr 580 Ste C, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEK CITY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2518 Sr 580 Ste C, Clearwater, FL 33761
License #: 6216640
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf over reach-in cooler and front prep area.
10/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf over reach-in cooler and front prep area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both reach-in cooler near front of store, and cook line deli-style cooler not holding TCS foods to proper temperature.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Back reach-in cooler around doors. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Back cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By glass case reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 100°. Moved to walk-in cooler for cold hold.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 58°, lettuce 57°, cheese 45°, homemade sauce 57°, milk 58°, yogurt 44°.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Back prep counter.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on back shelf above prep table.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Margarine.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Gyro meat in walk in freezer, Greek dressing in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cook line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front and back sinks.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Back prep counter.
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fryer
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar, next to drink mixer
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Back of kitchen on top of shelf
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, next to drink mixer
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Drink area, dining room
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wire strainer mesh torn. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Throughout walkin cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Soups reheated to 101? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soups on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shell eggs stored on shelf above ready to eat.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling bucket in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door below waist level offering direct contact with clothing.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. behind counter, serving food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions and potatoes stored on floor in back kitchen
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shell eggs in walk in cooler stored on top shelf.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in cooler, reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
9/18/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [throughout kitchen ]
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. [cheese in walk in cooler not covered]
  • Violation: 14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Violation: 34-08-1 Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/8/2012.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 8/8/2012.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. [top of oven]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. [dishwasher going from dirty to clean without washing hands or changing gloves] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. [throughout kitchen ]
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. [observed food pans being drained into handwashsink]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. [ladles over sink]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [large to go containers]
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. [on top of coolers]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. [cheese in walk in cooler not covered]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. [coffee on counter stored uncovered ]
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [throughout kitchen ]
6/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...by kitchen door
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect...employee touching cooling rice with barehands Corrected On Site...gloves used
  • Observed build-up of grease under flattop grill---near back
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface...towel used to cover basket of bread by oven
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor...behind fryer
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handle
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...knife stored between reachin cooler and wall. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location...tongs hung on oven door handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface...used to cover bread loaves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed gyro sauce squirt bottle stored directly on open lettuce in top of cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods--drawer under flattop grill--beef above seafood
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle...by togo station
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...chicken patty Corrected On Site...reheated and covered
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...gyro cone Corrected On Site...turned on
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched...black forks at togo station need to face same direction
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...by cashier area
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...walkin cooler---raw eggs stored above ready to eat foods
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands....employee didn't wash hands before putting gloves on
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...opposite 3bay sink---door tracks.
  • Observed build-up of grease under grill
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment....knife stod between divider and sandwich cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...by 3bay sink
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...behind fryer
  • 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.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • 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.
10/12/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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