Greek Guys Souvlaki

1978 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Greek Guys Souvlaki has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the grated feta on the cook line, a small ramekin was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After several attempts, color change test strip not indicating temperature reaches 160F for proper sanitation. Advised manager to setup sanitizer sink to use until machine can be fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Dish machine - 154F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink- chlorine 100ppm. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
86
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1) Employee changed gloves after handling raw shrimp skewer and then prepared several orders without washing hands first. 2) Employee used personal cell phone and put on gloves to start food order without washing hands first. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After several attempts, color change test strip not indicating temperature reaches 160F for proper sanitation. Advised manager to setup sanitizer sink to use until machine can be fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glassfront reach in cooler in back prep area, cartons of raw shell eggs on top shelf above house made hummus and container of orzo pasta salad. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose bibb outside back door. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In prep area, cooked rice 128F at 2:35pm (heated cooling approximately 30 minutes) to 105F at 3:35pm. Based on times and temperatures rice will not reach 70F in 2 hours. Employee spread rice onto multiple pans and moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry goods shelf, 50 oz. can of beef gravy with rusted rim. Employee voluntarily discarded as item no longer on menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No color change test strips or high temperature hold thermometer. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under front counter. Employee marked as sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf above canned goods at dry storage shelves. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of forks on front counter not stored with handles up. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open canned beverage in Everkool reach in cooler. Employee removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Partial case of potatoes on floor by back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cookline wearing watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
22
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 beef in reach in cooler. Operator properly separated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed vegetables in reach in freezer
08A-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet Wiping cloth stored on counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing watches while preparing foods. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
67
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
90
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep room triple door reach in - raw chicken stored over ready to eat tomatoes. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area knife rack with clean knives visibly soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go desserts by front counter register. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
43
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **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. No training for Maria B. Daniella V. Employees have been here for 3-5 months. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: 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 training for Maria B. Daniella V. Employees have been here for 3-5 months. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orzo salad (50-54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50-54F - Cold Holding); chick pea salad (49-51F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (53-55F - Cold Holding); hummus (51-52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese dip (50-52F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today. Placed in Make Table over 6hrs prior to inspection. Additionally, cut potato fries (70-72F - Cold Holding) out of cooler over 6hrs, as per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orzo salad (50-54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50-54F - Cold Holding); chick pea salad (49-51F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (53-55F - Cold Holding); hummus (51-52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese dip (50-52F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today. Placed in Make Table over 6hrs prior to inspection. Additionally, cut potato fries (70-72F - Cold Holding) out of cooler over 6hrs, as per operator.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
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. No training for Maria B. Daniella V. Employees have been here for 3-5 months.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of chemical not labeled at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread Crumbs. Operator wrote common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on shelf in clean dish area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil and bag of rice stored on floor in back storage. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning throughout.
16-46-4
45
Aug 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greek Guys Souvlaki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greek Guys Souvlaki on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greek Guys Souvlaki?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Greek Guys Souvlaki.

How does Greek Guys Souvlaki compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Greek Guys Souvlaki most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Greek Guys Souvlaki's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greek Guys Souvlaki have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Greek Guys Souvlaki means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Greek Guys Souvlaki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Greek Guys Souvlaki is inspected around four times per year on average.