The Greek Taverna, 5755 Beneva Rd Unit #3, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE GREEK TAVERNA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5755 Beneva Rd Unit #3, Sarasota, FL 34233
License #: 6802929
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 6/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by door
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, pork over vegtables in Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on dry storage shelf.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed black residue build-up on walkin cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of dust on portable fan in kitchen.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Bakalal in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attached.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood used as spacers between microwave ovens in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup residue on cutting board on reachin cooler.
12/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on top of oven.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lamb shanks and stuffed tomatoes in walkin cooler.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • 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. Pro
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wood shelves in dry storage room.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attached at outside faucet.
2/2/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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