Galini Greek Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Galini Greek Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Galini Greek Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the chlorine sanitizer. Observed catheter draw tube above sanitizer. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - No CONSPICUOUSLY located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding unit.
05-09-4
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...feta cheese 45F, feta cheese 57F, humus 53F, tzatziki sauce 51F, gcooked green 47F , meatballs 46F in flip top reach in cooler across from handwashing Sink and grill at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding rice 115F in steam table at kitchen, food being held less than 4 hours , time marked on rice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...some food evidence in handwashing sink . Employee cleaned.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing 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...lamb juice, chicken stock , dressing, several cooked food not date marked in walk cooler which was cooked 3 and 2 days ago . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
55
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw eggwash directly above spinach pie , scallops directly stored above cut vegetables, raw shrimp above gyro in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cut tomatoes 55F at cook line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than an hour . Employee removed food to cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...gyro fat 95F getting from hot holding gyro at cook line being held less than an hour, employee removed to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license...operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...heavy soiled build up in can opener blade and outside the blade . Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...multiple soup, several kind food in walk in cooler , reach in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
43
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...avgolemono soup 46° in walk in cooler , per manager soup was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...sever handle dirty dishes and then grabbed clean plate without washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...avgolemono soup 46° in walk in cooler , per manager soup was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen . Manager provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....pastiche, lamb sank , tomato sauce , spinach pie was cooked 2 and 3 days ago at reach in cooler , walk in cooler . Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle . Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...tong, spoon , knife at 80°F water at kitchen. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning...sauce , dressings containers at walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
31B-04-4
37
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 111°. Chef reheated chicken chicken reheated to 165° and above **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen and cook line
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
70
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galini Greek Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Galini Greek Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Galini Greek Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Galini Greek Restaurant.
How does Galini Greek Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Galini Greek Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Galini Greek Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Galini Greek Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Galini Greek Restaurant 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 Galini Greek Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Galini Greek Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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