Ethos Greek Bistro

1465 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ethos Greek Bistro has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Ethos Greek Bistro was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Ethos Greek Bistro's latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
May 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed middle hand wash sink at bar without paper towels, hand soap, and hand wash sign. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in front of office in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall panel covering in disrepair in front of triple sink in kitchen.
36-24-5
86
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cookline.
36-17-5
95
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using 4 hour hold time for blanched French fries without a written procedure. Emailed form to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor tile in disrepair in front of fryer in cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield missing in cook line.
38-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream In chest freezer at front counter. Churros in Continental freezer in kitchen. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled in cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Entrance to front counter , left side . Behind flat grill in cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ethos Greek Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ethos Greek Bistro on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ethos Greek Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ethos Greek Bistro.

How does Ethos Greek Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Ethos Greek Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Ethos Greek Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ethos Greek Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ethos Greek Bistro 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 Ethos Greek Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ethos Greek Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.