Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
52
Score
Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on rack above prep top cooler across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk with Best Buy date of 3/25. Milk is past the 7 days of use.
01B-24-5
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 current establishment layout not matching layout of plans in database. Observed two large smokers located outside of restaurant in front of building. Observed hand sink moved to front of bar area and dish machine added to bar area. Observed front counter area with hand sink moved to opposite side, front counter added warmer, steam table and warmers added, reach in cooler added next to hand sink at front counter. Observed ice machine added across ware wash area.
51-16-7
52
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table on cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled during inspection.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hold in ceiling in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license currently not posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers on cook line.
14-69-4
58
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at drawers reach in cooler. Operator properly relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink doesn't have faucet for hot or cold water at food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at two handwash sink at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 two new employees no proof of food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with cleaner unlabeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handle inside of cheese at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles broken and with holes above reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of cucumber stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved the box to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed mop sink inaccessible, complete blocked with equipments and boxes. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single service bags of pita bread used to stored pies at reach in freezer. **Warning**
25-32-4
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and shell eggs stored over falafel at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at drawer reach in cooler. And raw chicken stored over raw Salmon at walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with residual of food, one located at dishwasher area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at preparation area and dishwasher area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup inside of the condiment container used to dispense food. The cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair with holes at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The towel was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwasher area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink dishwasher area.
29-11-4
37
Mar 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the dishwasher sanitizer concentration at 200 ppm
41-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the kitchen area oil stored on the floor of the kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gasket of the white reach in freezer near the ice machine soiled. Observed the shelf that hold clean plates in front of the walk in cooler soiled Observed the back exit door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the kitchen reach in cooler with the double drawers.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed the kibeh not covered in the glass door reach in freezer .
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour without name lable.
02D-01-5
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Sep 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant.
How does Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kalimera Greek and Lebanese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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