MEZES GREEK TAVERNA

Name: MEZES GREEK TAVERNA
Address: 10040 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024, US

10040 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date: September 3, 2026
Type: Routine - Food
Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 6
Jurisdiction: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (6)

08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
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.
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
02C-01-5Critical
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.
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
01B-13-4Critical
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.
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
31B-04-4
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.
Basic - 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.
Basic
31A-09-4Corrected on site
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.
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles of degreaser and bleach stored on rack in kitchen, not labeled . Employee labeled bottles.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles of degreaser and bleach stored on rack in kitchen, not labeled . Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.