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POSEIDEN GREEK TABLE & BAR

1131 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3357097
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8376357
DBPR license2323610

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority8 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#10High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: potatoes (49F – Cooling). Manager stated potatoes cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.

#11High Priority01B-36-5

High 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. See stop sale. Cooked potatoes in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: potatoes (49F – Cooling). Manager stated potatoes cooked and placed in cooler the previous day.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw lamb stored over peppers in reach-in cooler across from mop sink.

#14High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: fish (48F – Cold Holding); lamb (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (49F – Cold Holding); fish (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: fish (48F – Cold Holding); lamb (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (49F – Cold Holding); fish (48F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler over night. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in mop sink area.

Intermediate 8

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in reach-in cooler next to dish area. Manager stated milk was opened on 6/15.

#19Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Unable to view oyster tags.

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Blade of can opener on prep table across from three compartment sink. Soda gun in bar area. Cutting boards stored in dish area.

#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food dumped in cook line hand washing sink.

#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.

#23Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/. Five employees working with no certified food manager present.

#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at cook line hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#25Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of dish machine. Employee removed drink from dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in mop sink area next to faucet.

#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light fixture above reach-in cooler next to dish machine.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line.

#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler behind bar.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Dough in reach-in freezer across from kitchen entrance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.