MEDITERRANEAN EXPERIENCE

322 Seabreeze Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509413

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corners of floor under equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -violation currently under prior callback inspection - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455049

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roach on premises. -1 dead roach by back door with gap
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corners of floor under equipment
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -cans, wrapped food, pan of cooked rice stored below ceiling tile with debris below -numerous cans throughout establishment with soil/debris on top surface. Advised to operator to clean and sanitize cans prior to opening.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving above hand sink up front
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 rodent droppings up front near entrance by empty bread racks/sign/piano. Manager cleaned up on site during inspection. -1 dropping on floor in front of cooking equipment inside kitchen - 1 dropping behind mixer near ice machine inside kitchen -2 droppings on floor under 3 compartment sink near mixer -2 droppings near gap in back door -1 dropping inside restroom on counter across from sink -1 dropping inside womens restroom on floor near door, 1 next to trash can on floor, 1 in corner of floor across from toilet. Manager continued cleaning affected areas during inspection -1 dropping in equipment storage room across from bathrooms in hallway **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -violation currently under prior callback inspection
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454992

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -front area, bulging tiles - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door across from ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil up front - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 38-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall in disrepair. -cook line, evidence of water intrusion behind/above wall behind cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -expired, no other cfm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Manager states renewing certificate, time extended 60 days to verify compliance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time extended 30 days per Amy Zaleski **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooke gyro beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 47-03-4:- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: -storage room **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454028

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -front area, bulging tiles - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door across from ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil up front - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 38-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall in disrepair. -cook line, evidence of water intrusion behind/above wall behind cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -expired, no other cfm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Manager states renewing certificate, time extended 60 days to verify compliance. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooke gyro beef - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 47-03-4:- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: -storage room **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354366

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -front area, bulging tiles
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone in top of potatoes
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cooler door across from ice machine
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back storage -mop sink room -under cookline
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil up front
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surfaces of coolers in back -shelving -sides of cooking equipment -hood filters
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -in back
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
  • 38-02-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Wall in disrepair. -cook line, evidence of water intrusion behind/above wall behind cooking equipment
  • 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -slicer blade
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -4 rodent droppings under dish machine/3 compartment sink inside kitchen -1 dropping next to mop sink in closet/electrical panel room -3 droppings inside electrical box panel in closeted room connected to kitchen via closable door. -1 dropping under shelving in back room near back door, where excess equipment is stored, 2 droppings on shelving near maintenance supplies -4 droppings in front lobby under table of stacked pizza boxes -2 droppings on top of stand up refrigerator in back storage room. -1 dropping on floor inside womens restroom connected to lobby -manager closed lobby and states cleaning up droppings/sanitizing area. -manager states Admin Complaint
  • 35A-21-4:High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. -along some shelving in back, around front lobby area under table of boxes. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -chicken, gyro beef, american cheese, sour cream, cooked pasta Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream 48F, cooked pasta from prior day 44-47F, cut melon 51F, raw chicken 51F, cooked gyro beef 51-57F inside stand up cooler across from freezer inside kitchen. Manager stated all from previous day, see stop sale. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -backside of slicer blade
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink on cook line blocked by garbage can with box stacked abov
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -expired, no other cfm Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooke gyro beef
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.