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ARABESQUE FLAVORS OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Food safety records indicate ARABESQUE FLAVORS OF THE MIDDLE EAST in MELBOURNE has 5 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

7640 N WICKHAM RD STE 105-106

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880419

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank is not secure. Manager on duty secure it Corrected On-Site
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a little condensation of grease accumulation on the wall
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in kitchen changing task without properly washing hands before applying gloves on gloves. Manager re-educated employee to wash hands before applying gloves and start a new tasks Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at mop sink hose connected to faucet hanging in the bottom of mop sink. Operator hung up hose. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager label spray bottle Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997534

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located in the middle of the kitchen not having a hand wash sign. Operator place a hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8742126

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed both male and female bathrooms not having employee must wash hand before returning to work. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Observed salad station gasket are soiled with black like substance
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items that is clean stored not inverter or protected.

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547311

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cooking equipment is soiled **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of raw chicken stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior is little soiled . Operator Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer for walk in cooler and salad station
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drain container for catching grease. On cookline
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole raw eggs shells store above Ready To Eat items. Operator Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand blender use for soup is soiled with old food debris. Operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid ( sanitizer) not labeled. Operator Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8515054

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed