Alexander Greek Taverna
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Alexander Greek Taverna has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Alexander Greek Taverna's latest score of 61 falls below the North Miami average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Chef washed it. Soda gun nozzles soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink at front counter.
16-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust on them.
14-17-4
61
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker on back of the building.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. White rice held for more than 7 days inside reach in cooler. Manager discarded.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked white rice exceeds the 7 days. See Stop sale.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven and microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
33
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink no paper towels in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles by reach in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
36-68-5
61
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw seafood is reach in cooler. Chef placed raw chicken on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by preparation table.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
64
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection no test kit provided **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Warning* **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink. **Warning* **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by mop sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: On 3/12/2024 at the time of the callback inspection floor tiles broken **Time Extended**
36-17-5
61
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by mop sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils and white rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by mop sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink draining slowly. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head, and can opener soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: On 9/22/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head, and can opener soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: On 9/22/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in cooler gasket soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatball, lamb and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alexander Greek Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alexander Greek Taverna on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alexander Greek Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Alexander Greek Taverna.
How does Alexander Greek Taverna compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Alexander Greek Taverna most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Alexander Greek Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alexander Greek Taverna have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alexander Greek Taverna means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alexander Greek Taverna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alexander Greek Taverna is inspected around three times per year on average.
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