Greek Cafe #3, located at 115 Penn Warren Drive, Suite 600 in Brentwood, Tennessee, received a concerning health inspection score of 61 out of 100 during a routine inspection conducted on September 15, 2025. Read more local health inspections here!
Critical Violations Found
The Tennessee Department of Health inspection revealed 12 total violations with zero repeat violations. The inspector noted that “this facility has numerous priority violations” and observed “no active managerial control.” Read Report Here!
Food Safety Concerns
Several serious food safety issues were documented during the inspection:
- Temperature violations: Chicken was found at an unsafe temperature of 95°F in the steam well, well below the required hot holding temperature
- Improper food storage: Parsley was stored directly in a cardboard box in the walk-in cooler, which cannot be properly sanitized
- Cross-contamination risks: A personal drink without a lid was stored on shelves with food and single-service items
- Poor sanitation: Severely dented cans of olives were stored with good products, and clean knives were found on dirty knife holders
Employee Hygiene Issues
The inspection revealed concerning employee practices, including an employee who rinsed hands without using soap or paper towels before putting on gloves—a direct violation of proper handwashing procedures.
Equipment and Infrastructure Problems
Multiple equipment issues were identified:
- The ice machine showed rust buildup inside
- Wastewater was leaking onto the floor under the three-compartment sink
- The three-compartment sink was not properly set up for warewashing
- Two medical bottles were improperly stored on shelves with food
Date Marking Violations
Food items lacked proper date marking, including gyros on the front line and chicken in the walk-in cooler, making it impossible to track food safety and freshness.
Inspection Details
The inspection was conducted from 1:10 PM to 2:20 PM by a Tennessee Department of Health environmental specialist. The establishment has 5 pounds of embargoed products and serves 51 seats.
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