Mediterranean Taverna, 123 S Ocean Ave, 4 Flr, Palm Beach Shores, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Business Info

Name: MEDITERRANEAN TAVERNA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 123 S Ocean Ave, 4 Flr, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
License #: 6000540
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:		5.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:		5.0
Service:		5.0
Price:		3.0
Ambience:		5.0
Cleanliness:		5.0

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Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Type	Disposition
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.CAN OPENER BLADE RUSTED Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.FAUCET RESTROOM HANDSINK Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.KITCHEN Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.KITCHEN Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.LEAK AT FAUCET THREE CS Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Basic - Wall in disrepair.FRAME AROUND WIC DETERIRATED CAN OBSERVE OUTDOOR LIGHT High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Repeat Violation Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Repeat Violation Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ONLY ONE OF FOUR EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY TRAINING	11/05/2014	Complaint Full	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. TOILET FIXTURE AND HANDWASH SINK Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.FLOUR AND SUGAR RICE Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. TWO AND COOKSLINE Basic - Equipment in poor repair.REACHIN TWO DOOR NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AMBIENT 52° stop sale issued Basic - Food debris accumulated on dining room floor Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.CAN OPENER BLADE RUSTED Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.HEAVY ICE STALAGTITE FROM CEILING Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.FAUCET RESTROOM HANDSINK Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.KITCHEN Basic - Mold like build-up inside ice machine. Back wall Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.KITCHEN Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.LEAK AT FAUCET THREE CS Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Basic - Wall in disrepair.FRAME AROUND WIC DETERIRATED CAN OBSERVE OUTDOOR LIGHT High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Repeat Violation High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. SATIN SHINE ON SLICER High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. FOUR CONTAINERS OF SMALL UNIDENTIFIED FISH IN WALKIN MGR STATED HE CAUGHT THE FISH AND HAS NOT DISCARDED. CITED ON INSPECTION DATED 9/30/14 TWO IDENTIFIED LARGE FISH MANAGER STATED FISH USED FOR DISPLAY. NO INVOICES FOR ANY FISH High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.PLASTIC BOTTLE OF RUBBING ALCOHOL WITH NUTELLA SPRAY PAINT WITH OPENED BAG OF FLOUR Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.UPRIGHT TEACHIN Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Repeat Violation Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ONLY ONE OF FOUR EMPLOYEES HAVE PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY TRAINING	11/04/2014	Complaint Full	Warning Issued
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Whole frozen fish in walk in cooler. Warning Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee prepping food in kitchen Warning Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright cooler with desserts Warning Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink and bar hand sink Warning High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw chicken over raw beef and seafood in walk in cooler. Warning High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. SEE STOP SALE. Includes: ouzo rice, black olives, cooked red onions, grilled peppers, cooked lobster meat, mashed potatoes, cooked chicken soup, cooked vegetables mix, lamb shank juices, couscous, garlic in oil. All items date marked 9-14-14 through 9-21-14. Today is 9-30-14 (more than 7 days after dating). All items found in upright cooler next to Duke Oven. Warning Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Warning Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Warning Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: operator printed out forms supplied by inspector and hung them on the wall Corrected On-Site Warning Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: operator printed out forms supplied by inspector and hung on the wall Warning Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner. Corrected On-Site Warning	09/30/2014	Complaint Full	Warning Issued
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All units in kitchen Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink	07/29/2014	Food-Licensing Inspection	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

1 User Review:

maria

Added on Feb 17, 2015 5:07 AM

Visited on Feb 17, 2015 6:07 AM

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Great location, easy to get to and plenty of parking. Restaurant has a great "Florida" feel with perfect Greek Island ambiance. The fishing boat displays are lovely and bring the greek fishing village flavor alive!
Service is friendly and eager to please, owner is involved and very attentive. If you love greek food you will love the restaurant. We ordered two different types of fish; both were excellent.
Greek yogurt desert was fabulous....also try the Greek frape coffee.
Romantic dinners or fun group outings. .....i wish it great success! Palm Beach County has been lacking in fine greek cuisine. I would recommend this new restaurant to those enjoy a fine meal experience without the typical vibe.

Would you recommend MEDITERRANEAN TAVERNA to others? Yes

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