Nikos Greek Kouzina
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
52
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Nikos Greek Kouzina stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Tequesta restaurant, which scores around 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Salmon no longer frozen inside vacuum package on cook line. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in sink with lemons and straws. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
Basic - Working containers of flour and salt removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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. Salmon no longer frozen inside vacuum package on cook line. See stop sale **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Chicken marinara and yoghurt stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour and salt in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
52
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: avgolemono soup (112F - Hot Holding); lentil soup (113F - Hot Holding) Observed products double panned at steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165+F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorinating liquid stored over onions, bleach over bottled water in dry storage. Operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over butter and milk at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw fish at walk in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. dolmades opened 8/17 at walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Perforated pan in handwashing sink by entrance to kitchen. Operator removed pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by Coke cooler.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bechamel made 8/17, cooked chicken made 8/17 at walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Sauté pans not inverted by triple sink.
24-05-4
35
Jan 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink area hose connection.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer used on food contact surfaces. Educated operator on appropriate test strips.
16-37-1
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Emailed gyro flyer.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked, on spit for more than 2 hours 125°F internal temperature.See stop sale. Emailed gyro flyer.
03C-98-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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Jul 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Handwash sink by dishwasher in disrepair- not hot and cold water; water completely shot off; no drain pipe attached; observed black like burnt stains; As per operator hot grease was poured last night and made sink to "explode" **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: Operator ordered parts. Will fix later today. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
90
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (46F - Cold Holding); Lamb (45F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; per operator food not prepared or portioned today; walk-in cooler door left opened while setting up for lunch service; Operator moved foods to reach in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above fish in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator fixed to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener rusty and with food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking utensils stored in handwash sink by dishwasher Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- in the kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in the dining room and kitchen; Establishment smelled like smoke cigarettes and cigarette bud on ashtray on the table in the dining room/ on the handwash sink in the kitchen Operator discarded cigarettes **Corrected On-Site**
54-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop stored inside container; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink by dishwasher
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nikos Greek Kouzina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nikos Greek Kouzina on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nikos Greek Kouzina?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nikos Greek Kouzina.
How does Nikos Greek Kouzina compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?
Nikos Greek Kouzina most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tequesta average of 76.
Has Nikos Greek Kouzina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nikos Greek Kouzina have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nikos Greek Kouzina 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 Nikos Greek Kouzina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nikos Greek Kouzina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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