Parea Greek Taverna
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Parea Greek Taverna eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Maitland average 71, so Parea Greek Taverna is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook was filling up utensils pan with water at hand sink end of cooks line, manager educated cook to use prep sink for water purposes **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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. 3 salmon 2 sea bass defrosting in sealed packages **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink by 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaner in spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler across from cooking equipment on line **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Nov 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at wait station blocked by container on top of milk crate **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Operator had hand out but no signatures. Employees signed of on handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towel at hand wash sinks at bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee during next warmer at wait staff station Observed drink on make table at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to clean fry baskets at cooks line
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from fryers and reach in cooler across from flat top grill
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pre portioned vacuum sealed snapper and mahi not thawed per instruction at reach in cooler at cooks line
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at cooks line
14-09-4
52
Apr 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/23 **The division is transitioning to paperless licensing in January 2021. Self-print licenses in PDF format will be emailed as an attachment to the email address associated with your license record. You may also access your DBPR online account at www.myfloridalicense.com and self-print your license when needed.**
50-17-3
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.
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line stained
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line
29-49-6
47
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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. Dish machine at bar - tested 0 ppm, operator primed machine and tested 100 ppm - corrected at bar Dish machine in kitchen - tested 0 ppm - ran several times, operator primed machine - tested 0 ppm,
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at dish machine not labeled 3 spray bottles on front counter not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at expo counter has extension cord in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to left of dish machine at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to left of dish machine at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back room with water heater **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cooks line
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Aug 3, 2022
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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: While at facility - they paid licensing fee, unable to verify due to site being down, confirmation number 226007259 paid $344, **Time Extended**
50-17-2
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Parea Greek Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Parea Greek Taverna on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Parea Greek Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Parea Greek Taverna.
How does Parea Greek Taverna compare to other restaurants in Maitland?
Parea Greek Taverna most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Maitland average of 71.
Has Parea Greek Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Parea Greek Taverna have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Parea Greek Taverna means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Parea Greek Taverna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Parea Greek Taverna is inspected around two times per year on average.
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