AYA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
936 E NEW HAVEN AVE, MELBOURNE 32901
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices. Make table Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Garbanzo beans. Canned soda Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by dishwasher
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak Tatar. On warning from last inspection due 1-5-25 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Beans. Canned sodas water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table Gaskets corrected on site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Opened yesterday Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare on menu 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. Cooked potato and rice not dated 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aya
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid reach in chest freezer on cook line Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in hand wash sink drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in dishwasher area Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sara Repeat Violation
- 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. Cooked rice. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above freezer
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in chest freezer Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy cream Corrected On-Site
- 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. Sent copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sara
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white chest freezer Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of steam table and fryer accumulated grease and food debris Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); added sanitizer to dush primed Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (89F - Hot Holding) suggested rapid reheat, steam table has been turned off **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish pit area no paper towel Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).