Mezes Greek Taverna
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Mezes Greek Taverna, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mezes Greek Taverna's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw open fish over ready to eat green beans in walk in freezer. Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on front flip top cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of back ice bin contains mold like substance. Operator began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dish area in disrepair
36-32-5
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, cartons of raw shell eggs on shelf above cooler with containers of raw fish. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside of building and washed hands for approximately 5 seconds before putting on gloves and starting work. Reviewed with employee proper procedures for hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In cookline Turbo Air cooler, sliced gyro meat (56-60F - Cooling). Per employee not prepped or portioned today and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In cookline Turbo Air cooler, sliced gyro meat (56-60F - Cooling). Per employee not prepped or portioned today and in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
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. Open gallon of milk in front display missing date marked after opening. Per manager opened on 9-12 .
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large cooling rack blocking hand sink by deck ovens in kitchen. Employee moved rack to allow access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by cookline ovens and server station. Manager replaced both. **Repeat Violation**
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. New employee does not have reporting agreement. Bulletin printed, read, and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in spray bottle by dish machine not labeled. Manager labeled both. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soda nozzles in standing water at server station.
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink by server station slow draining. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in freezer missing covers.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand sink drain at dish station not properly connected - water draining onto floor. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage container on prep table beside main fliptop in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles with dust buildup and soiled.
36-34-5
20
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cart. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tomato sauce prepared April 26 not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach not identified by its common name. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed falafel stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by rolling rack. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink,in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - 1.Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of dust above steam table in cook line. 2. Light shield soiled in prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above chemical station in storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of raw chicken on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Gaskets torn or in disrepair in atosa reach in cooler in cook line.
14-11-5
67
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2022
50-17-2
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna container made 28 hours ago. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. June/2022
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line removed two bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of potatoes in WIC, Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Two knives on top side of ice machine, operator removed, cleaned and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle next to microwave in cook line. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mezes Greek Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mezes Greek Taverna on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mezes Greek Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mezes Greek Taverna.
How does Mezes Greek Taverna compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Mezes Greek Taverna most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Mezes Greek Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mezes Greek Taverna have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mezes Greek Taverna 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 Mezes Greek Taverna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mezes Greek Taverna is inspected around three times per year on average.
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