Greektown Taverna
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Greektown Taverna has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Greektown Taverna was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Greektown Taverna squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seven packages of salmon were on the cook line fully thawed in sealed packaging with marking to remove prior to thaw. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Seven packages of salmon were on the cook line fully thawed in sealed packaging with marking to remove prior to thaw. See stop sale.
06-09-1
82
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Cured Fish Roe offered on the dinner menu with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand washing sink near gyro cone. Operator replaced towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dishwasher Hand washing sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near dishwasher area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.At bar area Operator replenished soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled with debris. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area and near gyro cone Hand washing sinks.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area and near gyro cone hand washing sinks 6-8-23 Printed signs for operator. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Handout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At gyro cone area. 12-15-22 operator replenished towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 2023-06-08: Will issue a 60 day callback.
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler 12-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On front line, salmon not opened after completely thawed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (98F - Hot Holding); sliced gyro meat (101F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items reheated as ordered to 165f and are used within four hours or discarded. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Ten small flying insects observed in dishwasher area. Eight small flying insects observed in prep area near onions and potatoes Five small flying insects observed near front line at hand washing sink . Five small flying insects observed near office and back door area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At gyro cone area. 12-15-22 operator replenished towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Handout. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In dishwasher area, in prep area,at gyro cone area, and at bar area. Operator replenished soap at hand washing sinks.12-15-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near gyro cones **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table near dishwasher area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees cooking with no hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At bar area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near walk-in cooler 12-15-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On front line, salmon not opened after completely thawed. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
32
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored above raw salmon. After discussion operator moved fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris 5-24-22 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area sink blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.and no soap at hand wash sink near gyro cones 5-24-22 **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in back prep area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front line of kitchen 5-24-22 **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dishwasher area tiles have accumulated grease and debris
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back area near office 5-24-22 operator secured tanks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Scale and debris on dish machine top and sides
16-21-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between wall and sink at gyro cone
24-14-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Greektown Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Greektown Taverna on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Greektown Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Greektown Taverna.
How does Greektown Taverna compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Greektown Taverna most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Naples average of 81.
Has Greektown Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Greektown Taverna have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Greektown Taverna 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 Greektown Taverna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Greektown Taverna is inspected around three times per year on average.
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