Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

10040 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Overview

Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines has been inspected 25 times since December 2022, accumulating 136 violations — averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the record, with hand-washing violations cited in 8 of the 8 most recent inspections and employee health policy violations documented in at least 4 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include approved food source violations, food condition violations, and shell stock requirement violations. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 identified 12 violations including high-priority hand-washing, consumer advisory, and food contact surface violations. The inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
136Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited violations at Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines had?
Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines find?
Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
No, Mezes Greek Taverna in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

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