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ETHOS GREEK BISTRO

1465 SE 17 ST · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3631501
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10929051
DBPR license1623383

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed two live, small flying insects, landing, on clean condiment dishes in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03C-98-1

High Priority – Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed half cone of gyro meat stored inside reach in freezer overnight, in kitchen. Gyro meat was not sliced, fully cooked and properly cooled. Stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed one live, small flying insects, not landing, around pan of chicken stored on kitchen speed rack. 2) Observed two live, small flying insects, landing, on clean condiment dishes in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed half cone of gyro meat stored inside reach in freezer overnight, in kitchen. Gyro meat was not sliced, fully cooked and properly cooled. Stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no procedures used for time as a public health control, used for cabbage mix. Reviewed procedures and emailed to operator. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cup stored inside salt and pepper bin, in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic10-01-5

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 spoon stored inside salt bin, in kitchen; handle in contact with salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stirrers and spoon stored inside standing 66F water, at bar. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above coffee and iced tea supplies, in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.