Hellenic Republic

2764 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hellenic Republic has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so Hellenic Republic trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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 2025-01-14: Observed at call back no proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at customer bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at cookline soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
64
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment licensed as NOST. 52 seats provided on outdoor patio **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Per OSG. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to 3 door reach in cooler on cook line in poor repair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired 8-4-2023 ServSafe Class scheduled for 10-25 to renew all. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed at callback inspection, proof provided that Oct. class was canceled due to emergency and rescheduled for 1-9-24. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed at callback inspection multiple buckets on floor in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. Bulletin provided for posting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All CFM certificates expired 8-4-2023 ServSafe Class scheduled for 10-25 to renew all. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee stop front cook line not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food items on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water in 3 door cooler in back prep/cook area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen octopus and chicken in containers of standing water in back storage area. Employee moved both items to walk in cooler to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in storage area not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: At the time of callback inspection, Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drink stored on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with rice stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no hand-wash sign at handwashing sink in prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a open container with sauce stored in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of triple door reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hellenic Republic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hellenic Republic on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Hellenic Republic compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Hellenic Republic most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Hellenic Republic's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hellenic Republic have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hellenic Republic 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 Hellenic Republic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hellenic Republic is inspected around three times per year on average.