THE GREEK JOINT
1925 HOLLYWOOD BLVD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked moussaka prepared yesterday cooling overnight (56F-63F – Cooling). Item not prepared on portioned today **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked moussaka prepared yesterday cooling overnight (56F-63F – Cooling). Item not prepared on portioned today See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee receiving delivery and signing paperwork then proceed to put on gloves and begin working with food. Discussed with employee, employee removed gloves washed hands and put on new gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4High 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. Observed employee handling cut lettuce with bare hands. Lettuce washed after preparation Discussed with employee, operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. Parmesan cheese stored in 3 door low top reach in cooler in prep area with mold-like growth. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked chicken wings on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked orzo date marked 9-12 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken wings (46F); Greek lasagna (45F); cooked octopus (46F); feta cheese (45F); cooked asparagus (45F); raw pork (45F); raw beef (45F); cooked orzo (45F); cooked pasta (45F) being held in unit overnight. Operator turned down thermostat. Items temped at 45F-42F at end of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ ppm chlorine. Instructed operator on proper concentration. Operator remade and diluted and retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food manager arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
Basic 5
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door in back of kitchen area left open. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries slacking at room temperature for 2 hours temped at 68F. Operator discarded and replaced with frozen French fries. Discussed using time as a public health control with operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee preparing lettuce without washing. Employee washed after preparation. Discussed with employee, operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw lamb, raw steak thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Operator turned on cold running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.