Deerfield-News. com-Deerfield Beach, FL- I take no enjoyment in reporting popular locally-owned small businesses that get closed or fail inspections. That said if you own a restaurant or any type of food-serving establishment it is up to the owners to maintain these facilities. If there were issues when an unannounced inspection randomly takes place what is going on daily? This popular Greek eatery is also known for its pizza. David Portnoy the internet’s most popular pizza reviewer and owner of Barstool Sports, loved Kosta’s and stayed there for more than pizza. Below is the complete report from the state of Florida DBPR.
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Licensee
Name: KOSTAS GREEK EATERY CORP License Number: SEA1623080
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 12/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 1940 NE 49 ST
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine – Food 09/03/2024 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida’s sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division’s procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation Observation
36-34-5 Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust at front counter prep area. **Warning**
35A-03-4 Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach observed in basin of hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4 Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6 High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects resting on pizza at front counter pizza display. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
35A-05-4 High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Observed approximately 8 live roaches above triple sink at the front counter prep area. 2. Observed two live roaches beneath triple sink at the front counter prep area. **Warning**
01B-13-4 High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects resting on pizza at front counter pizza display. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
