Greek House Kitchen

17041 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Greek House Kitchen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (108 F - Hot Holding); beef (100 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator was advised to keep food at 135°F or above.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed a gallon of milk that was opened yesterday morning not date marked.
02C-03-5
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. Observed a new hire employee working for the last 2 weeks that has not signed the food employee reporting agreement form. Form was provided and employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at the front counter with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee used a cap. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Dec 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer strip. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two hand wash sink that have been relocated, called Plan Review and they advise they need to sent new plans and the current menu. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
78
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dystany Zapata certified as food handler by chez Pierre expired.
53B-14-5
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan soiled by kitchen back exit door **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe when HWS is turned on at kitchen entrance.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine dispenser at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4
64
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lemon potatoes (114F) at front counter steam table as per manager for less than 4 hours. Staff moved potatoes into the oven to be reheated to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sing at women bathroom use by food handling employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled/dusted fan cover over mop sink area.
23-03-4
70
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located in the preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greek House Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greek House Kitchen on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greek House Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Greek House Kitchen.

How does Greek House Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Greek House Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Greek House Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greek House Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Greek House Kitchen 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 Greek House Kitchen inspected?

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