Your Greek Cousin
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
30
Score
Your Greek Cousin has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up cloth from the floor then grabbed clean containers; no handwash Employee washed hands and placed containers in triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer: Cooked tamales in thank you to go bag Chef removed from bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license and printed license at the time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. below grill: gyro meat (49F - Cold Holding) as per chef since 30 minutes ago Not prepped or portioned today Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-07-5
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On prep counter then moved to walk in: cooked rice (90F at 3:15pm / 88F at 3:50pm - Cooling) as per chef since 45 minutes; At the current rate of cooling the product will not cool down to 70F within 2 hours Sitting on oven pastry with cheese (70F at 3:25pm / same at 3:55pm - Cooling) as per chef since an hour ago At the current rate of cooling the product will not cool down to 41F within a total of 6 hours Operate removed lid to rice to cool properly and moved pastry to walk-in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef dumped ice in hand wash sink
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operator
11-26-1
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
30
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean knife, cutting board and cut lettuce without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade containers used for food storage in direct contact with food. Cooking oil stored in direct contact/dispensed from non-food grade spray bottle designed/labeled for chemical use only. Operator discarded spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemicals stored over soft drinks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned raw hamburgers stored over sheet tray of ready to eat spinach pastries. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed online during inspection. Expires 12/1/2025. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from handling raw chicken while cooking to handling ready to eat spinach while cutting without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cut lettuce (56F - Ambient Cooling 10:35am/58F 11:00am). Operator stated lettuce cut 30 minutes prior, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to be rewashed and placed into walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
58
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area; plastic storage containers of lentils and sugar stored directly on floor. Advised Operator to store at least 6 inches off floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At lentil and sugar storage container(s); scoop handle(s) submerged in food. Advised Operator to remove handles from food.
10-01-5
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk-in cooler; raw hamburger/raw lamb stored over bottled beer. Operator moved raw meat to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line; hand wash sink blocked by pan covering sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bag of onions stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter: A can of Wood stain stored above jugs of olive oil. Employee removed can of wood stain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front counter, desert display cooler: cheese cake (47F - Cold Holding); Key Lime pie (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator some were portioned yesterday and 2 days ago. See stop sale At walk in cooler: cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding),; beef and rice (47F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator items prepared yesterday at lunch and being held in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Front counter, desert display cooler: cheese cake (47F - Cold Holding); Key Lime pie (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator some were portioned yesterday and 2 days ago. See stop sale At walk in cooler: cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding),; beef and rice (47F - Cold Holding); lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator items prepared yesterday at lunch and being held in cooler overnight. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: raw gyro and raw lamb were stored over containers with feta cheese. Raw eggs stored over RTE fillo. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. At front counter glass door reach in cooler: Open jug of vitamin D milk opened from 3 days ago, not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At rice storage container, scoop handle laying on rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
45
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ladies bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Degreaser spray bottles not labeled ( one yellow sprayer and one red sprayer ) under three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Same **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Same **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Manager preparing shake with spindle mixer at front line without any hair restraint for loose head hair. **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
74
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw pork stored above bottled beverages in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Butter will mold like growth in 2 door glass slider at front line. Operator discarded
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Ioakim Philippou 1-31-17. Operator states test is scheduled for next week **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by food debris. Discussed with operator
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink and hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided napkins
31B-02-4
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. Operator states class/test is scheduled for next week **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vent above cook line
36-34-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Your Greek Cousin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Your Greek Cousin on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Your Greek Cousin?
Across the inspection record, “employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Your Greek Cousin.
How does Your Greek Cousin compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Your Greek Cousin most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Your Greek Cousin's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Your Greek Cousin have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Your Greek Cousin 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 Your Greek Cousin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Your Greek Cousin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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