How many health inspections has MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT had?

MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT

3445 GRIFFIN RD, Dania, FL 33312-5546

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ALGRIV INC · License: SEA1609350

MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT in Dania, FL has 29 inspections on record with 168 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections

168Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 12, 2025

Inspection History (29)

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jul 29, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 28, 2021 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 9, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 22, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 29, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 22, 2018 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

May 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Feb 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

How Does This Facility Compare?

MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT had?: MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at MY BIG FAT GREEK RESTAURANT are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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