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Grecian Garden Cafe

Grecian Garden Cafe
2955 Pineda Cswy
Suite 118
Pineda Plaza At Suntree
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321)242-6373

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4 Food Service Inspections Since July 1, 2011
Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 4551487
Inspection Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Inspection Number: 2100327
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 2
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ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
18 Violation: 18Old labels are on cleaned food containers.
24 Violation: 24Clean plates are not stored inverted overnight.

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 4583422
Inspection Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Inspection Number: 2155241
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 3
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On the upper storage shelves in the kitchen
24-05-1 Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage containers
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Moderate build up kitchen vents

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 4351002
Inspection Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Inspection Number: 2100327
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 11
Number of Noncritical Violations: 9
Total Number of Violations: 20
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02 Critical. No date marking of RTE foods held + 24 hrs - in the walk-in.
03a Critical. Sliced ham at 47F in reach-in - Rapid chill to 41F. (COS)
03b Critical. Hot hold mashed potatoes 115F - Rapid heat to 165 F - (COS)
08a Critical. Bags on onions on the floor.
08a Critical. Unclean boxes of veggies stored above RTE foods in the walk-in.
09 Critical. Non handled bowl in use to portion flour. (COS)
12a Critical. Cook changed tasks and gloves and did not wash his hands.
14 The in-use cutting boards are grooved and stained.
15 Old cardboard and unsealed wood are stained and used as shelf liners under food.
18 Old labels are on cleaned food containers.
21 Wet wiping cloths are stored on work surfaces and not in sani solution between uses (repeat)
22 Critical. Moderate soil build-up in the ice machine.
23 The top of the dishmachine is dirty.
24 Clean plates are not stored inverted overnight.
25 Foil pans are used multiple times to heat foods.
38 Lights are out/not working above the grill/hood.
41a Critical. Non approved Raid and home defense bug spray is stored on site.
42 A child home/at the restaurant - sick from school was in the kitchen - COS.
53a Critical. Manager did not know the big 5 exclusionary sickness.
53b Critical. Cooks did not know basic food temps eat when asked.

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 4351003
Inspection Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Inspection Number: 2100328
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 5
Total Number of Violations: 11
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03B-03-1 Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 60/40 butter blend at 93 degress fahrenheit next to the toaster Corrected On Site.
06-01-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Corrected On Site.
08B-04-1 Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. A wet used sanitizer cloth was used to wipe off an in use kitchen knife Corrected On Site.
13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint. While cooking
14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cookline reach in cooler
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
22-26-1 Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on in use cutting boards
25-02-1 Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Return air vents in the kitchen
41A-10-1 Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Chemicals are stored above toilet paper in the gas hot water tank closet
49-09-2 Critical. Observed flammables and debris stored in the gas hot water tank room. For reporting purposes only.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 4033971
Inspection Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Inspection Number: 2011687
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 6
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ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked for moussaka, etc in ach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
03D-01-1 Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked soups cooling 135-145 DF in deep covered containers in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
12A-13-1 Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handle clean equipment or utensils, from dish machine without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clean drink pitchers and wine carafes drying on cloth towels at waitress station.
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment,ceiling light shield panels in kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation.
40-04-1 Observed personal care item,purses stored with food on storage shelves. Repeat Violation.

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 4033972
Inspection Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Inspection Number: 2011688
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 7
Total Number of Violations: 12
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-07-1 Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked chicken and stuffed cabbage in 2 door RIC. Repeat Violation.
08B-04-1 Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface for biscuits. Corrected On Site.
14-31-1 bowls beind used for scoops for ready to eat foods
14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Walmart bags being used as food grade bags for bread rolls in chest freezer
14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grey buckets for sugar and flour.
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on top 0f dishmachine
23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris on exterior surface of microwaves
28-02-1 Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water draing in to pan under 2 door RIC
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Light sheilds and vents on cook line
40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
41A-03-1 Critical. First aid supplies stored on top of sweet potatoes Corrected On Site.
41B-03-1 Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 3694723
Inspection Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Inspection Number: 1898590
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 9
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cheeses, meats,partially cooked bacon,cole slaw,
08A-26-1 Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Partially cooked bacon over chopped lettuce in walk in cooler.
08A-26-1 Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over french fries in freezer Corrected On Site.
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Produce and sauces in walk in cooler.
13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
22-19-1 Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves moderately soiled.
24-04-1 Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers. Corrected On Site.
24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet stacking

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 3739046
Inspection Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Inspection Number: 1898591
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 0

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 3694724
Inspection Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Inspection Number: 1898591
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 6
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked lasagna 47F and cooked noodles 47 stored in the sobe RIC. Corrected On Site. Recommend quick chill.
04-01-1 Critical. Sobe RIC is not maintaing 41F or below due to door not maintaing closed. No warning issued due to other working coolers maintaing 41F or below.
08A-26-1 Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb stored over muffins in the upright RIF. Corrected On Site.
12A-13-1 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. Corrected On Site.
14-50-1 Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded brush on cook line.
53B-08-1 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 : 09/08/09.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 3240189
Inspection Date: Monday, January 26, 2009
Inspection Number: 1706757
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 7
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; large pans of baked casseroles and rice pudding not datemarked in walkin cooler.
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter blend held at room temperature, no time as a public health control in place. Provided time as a public health control form for operator.
08A-26-1 Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over open bin of mashed potatoes in reachin.
08A-29-1 Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit, ready to eat foods, cooled, not covered in walkin cooler for storage.
09-04-1 Critical. Observed employee peeling cooked potatoes with barehands. Mgr had employee put gloves on. Corrected On Site.
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloths found on prep table and at cook's line area on cuttingboards.
22-20-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior shield of ice machine.
41A-07-1 Critical. Observed a package of coughdrops on shelf with food in dry storage. Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 3240190
Inspection Date: Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Inspection Number: 1706758
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 3
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
10-01-1 In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in sugar and flour handle down. Corrected On Site.
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris to the left of flat grill.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 2900684
Inspection Date: Monday, February 18, 2008
Inspection Number: 1569675
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 5
Total Number of Violations: 6
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on salad reachin unit and rechin at front counter/waitress station.
21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine found at 0 ppm in wiping cloth bucket at waitress station. Corrected On Site. 50ppm
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
22-20-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine on inside/top surface where inside shield attaches. Repeat Violation.
23-03-1 Observed medium build-up of greaseand dust on hood filters at cook's line.
25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; coffee filters at waitress station not covered or protected from contamination.

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
License ID: 3532844
Inspection Visit ID: 2900685
Inspection Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Inspection Number: 1569676
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
22-20-1 Critical. Observed medium buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
41B-01-1 Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine found at +400 ppm in wiping cloths bucket.
45-35-1 Critical. No current hood fire suppression system inspection report available.

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4 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
Inspection Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Inspection Number: 1533200
Visit Number: 3
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 0

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
Inspection Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Inspection Number: 1537216
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
1 risk violation of code 02 which requires:
  • “02 - Original container; properly labeled, date marking, shell stock tags.”
  • “02-11 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked oysters.”
  • “02-13 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked animal products.”
1 violation of code 10 which requires:
  • “In use food dispensing utensils properly stored”
1 violation of code 13 which requires:
  • “Clean clothes, hair restraints”
1 violation of code 14 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located”

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
Inspection Date: Monday, May 07, 2007
Inspection Number: 1533200
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 1
Details
1 violation of code 51 which requires:
  • “Other conditions sanitary and safe operation”

Inspection For: GRECIAN GARDEN CAFE
License Number: 1502615
Inspection Date: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Inspection Number: 1533200
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
1 risk violation of code 02 which requires:
  • “02 - Original container; properly labeled, date marking, shell stock tags.”
  • “02-11 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked oysters.”
  • “02-13 - Consumer advisory on raw/undercooked animal products.”
1 risk violation of code 08 which requires:
  • “08a - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation.”
  • “08b - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage.”
  • “08c - Potential for cross-contamination, storage practices; damaged food segregated.”
1 risk violation of code 12 which requires:
  • “12a - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operating plan.”
  • “12b - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence.)”
1 violation of code 21 which requires:
  • “Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored”
1 violation of code 22 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces clean and sanitized.”
1 risk violation of code 32 which requires:
  • “Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles.”
1 risk violation of code 41 which requires:
  • “41a - Toxic substances properly stored.”
  • “41b - Toxic substances properly labeled, used.”
1 violation of code 51 which requires:
  • “Other conditions sanitary and safe operation”

NoticeEach inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day Grecian Garden Cafe, Melbourne may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at Grecian Garden Cafe, Melbourne.

A summary of violations found during inspections are listed in the Food Service Inspection boxes above. Cited are violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.

In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while Grecian Garden Cafe, Melbourne may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety.

Noncritical violations do not directly relate to foodborne illness risk, but are preventive measures that include practices and procedures which effectively control environmental conditions. Left uncorrected, noncritical violations can undermine the overall food safety program of an establishment and lead to the development of critical violations.

While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.

Violations listed refer to the revelant section of Florida regulation that has been observed to be deficient during the inspection. Each establishment must comply with the language of the inspection statement. For purposes of enforcement and compliance, the DBPR recognizes the status as printed on the inspection form, although the severity of the violation observed may warrant additional action regardless of its "critical/noncritical" designation.


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