Mezes Greek Taverna

10040 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 · Permanent Food Service · License 1617671

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 86 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 3, 2026

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · no follow-up needed · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
-14
Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep32026

Routine inspection

6 violations found

First visitSep 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Spanakopita prepared on 8/25 ( 9 days) stored in Beverage Air reach in cooler in kitchen. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  Spanakopita prepared on 8/25 ( 9 days) stored in Beverage Air reach in cooler in kitchen. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Pan of raw pork stored atop pan of dessert syrup in walk in cooler. Manager moved raw pork to bottom shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Handwashing sink next to coffee station in kitchen, blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can from in front of sink.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  2 spray bottles of degreaser and bleach stored on rack in kitchen, not labeled . Employee labeled bottles.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  No handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to Beverage Air reach in cooler in kitchen.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.