Thasos Island Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
39
Score
Thasos Island Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no measuring device available” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Observed Same. PIC - Sofia Mylona **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 3 light shields missing in ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Front line handwashing sink across from prep sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
74
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Left reach in cooler drawer unit gaskets at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Front line handwashing sink across from front line prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Front line water 70F -Front line water 76F **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -Front line 2nd reach in cooler right of prep sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Left reach in cooler drawer unit gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above prep area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at. -Front line handwashing sink across from prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-21-4
52
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prep area - watermelon - ambient cooling 1 hour at 5pm (50F - Cooling) at 5:30pm 49-50F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Advised operator to move to walk in to expedite cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar - blue cheese olives (60F). Per operator out less than an hour. Operator moved to reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Employee restroom.
29-20-5
Basic - Faucet/handle not functioning at plumbing fixture - expo hand sink - hot water faucet handle. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By hand sink at prep area.
36-24-5
43
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cookline flip top drawers. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by cart. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Hamachi. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Thomai Gardike. CFM Sofia Mylona arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
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. Employees present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator ROP raw ground beef. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Provided oyster consumer advisory to operator. **Warning**
02A-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Expo hand sink - water 79F. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Hot water Faucet/handle not working at expo hand sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
23
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine and quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour bucket on floor in dry storage
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thasos Island Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thasos Island Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thasos Island Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thasos Island Restaurant.
How does Thasos Island Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Thasos Island Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Thasos Island Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thasos Island Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thasos Island 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 Thasos Island Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thasos Island Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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