Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina

1624 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Stuart facility scores 81, putting Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Apr 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of fabulouso and bottle of quaternary sanitizer unlabeled at bar. Operator labels items properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line with "out of order " sign, per operator, hand wash sink at pipe leak and work order has been placed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bin at bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen , sanitizer spray bottles stored over food prep table. Operator removed bottles to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At kitchen flip top low boy Raw chicken stored over raw beef in low boy reach in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At expo line, Emploee hat on shelf over food prep area. Operator removed hat. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Jul 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over soup/walk in cooler. Corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Garlic and oil/frontline
03F-10-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrective action taken/operator changed sanitizer to 100/ppm chlorine **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored knives properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container/prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen
22-20-5
55
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Dishmachine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cutting parsley for plate decoration./corrective action taken/operator washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
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.
11-27-4
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
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.Oil/containers under hand wash sink/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored oil containers properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Lamb chops/kitchen
06-06-5
43
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina 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 Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nostalgia Greek Italian Kouzina is inspected around two times per year on average.