MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET

Oviedo Mall Boulevard
Florida, 32765
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843458

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink damaged - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in mop sink room soiled with accumulation of dust Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet leaking -mop sink faucet leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842506

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink damaged - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in mop sink room soiled with accumulation of dust Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet leaking -mop sink faucet leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 love roach on prep table in kitchen -one live roach inside right side door of stand up reach in cooler in prep area -1 live roach in ride side of white base board behind 3 compartment sink -2 live roach on wall behind duke oven in prep area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: -1 live roach in bottom right door hinge of solo reach in cooler in prep area -4 live roaches in left door gasket in reach in cooler at cooks line Admin Complaint
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841501

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in coolers in prep area
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink damaged
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in mop sink room soiled with accumulation of dust Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to right side table leg on steam table in front of establishment -1 dead roach on right side of splash wall of 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drying rack above 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -hose holder at 3 compartment sink
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet leaking -mop sink faucet leaking
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. # -employee failed to wash hands during inspection due to hand washing supplies not being available at all hand wash sinks in facility
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 love roach on prep table in kitchen -one live roach inside right side door of stand up reach in cooler in prep area -1 live roach in ride side of white base board behind 3 compartment sink -2 live roach on wall behind duke oven in prep area Admin Complaint
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -turkey slices 60F left overnight in reach in cooler at cooks line Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Turkey slices 60F 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Mohamad -Tarek -no proof of any other food manager Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -press dicer above 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris -cutting board in prep area soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink in kitchen not accessible due to storage or dishes Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793495

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above soda syrup rack
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches above outlet next to key holders -1 dead roach under breaker Operator cleaned and discarded -2 dead roaches behind breaker -1 dead roach behind table containing "duke oven"
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee tasted food for quality assurance after preparation, no hand wash after
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee tasting food for quality after preparation, no glove change before further preparation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded lettuce 50F -sliced turkey 47F
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded lettuce 50F -sliced turkey 47F
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical sanitizer stored along side bag of onions
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee rinsed gloved hand in 3 compartment sink between tasks
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Tarek
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand wash sink in kitchen being used to store grill equipment
  • 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. -all items prepared onsite lack required date marking after being held for longer than 24 hours
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -all employees

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891455

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730394

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water on door by water heater
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease under cooking equipment
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Spoon stored in chickpeas
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underneath and behind cooking equipment - Opportunities for general cleaning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Mop sink
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -One live roach behind reach in cooler in prep area
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chickpea 50F -Cut tomatoes 45F -shredded lettuce 48F -Operator moved items to Cooler and set up ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemicals stored with bags on onions Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board deep groves and stained
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470196

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in hot water heater room
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom shelf of prep table - exterior of triple door cooler

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470131

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door cooler gasket - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - handwash sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469972

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on glue trap on floor next to food prep table. - 5 on floor behind reach in cooler - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 12 on floor under front counter - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 1 on floor in front area **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door cooler gasket - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - handwash sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 6 on floor around food prep table - 3 on wall behind reach in cooler - 1 on floor below triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 10 on equipment caster of front prep cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 2 on floor in front area. Operator killed and discarded. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469034

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on glue trap on floor next to food prep table. - 5 on floor behind reach in cooler - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 12 on floor under front counter - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door cooler gasket - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under-shelf of prep counter - top of portable fire extinguisher Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - handwash sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 6 on floor around food prep table - 3 on wall behind reach in cooler - 1 on floor below triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 10 on equipment caster of front prep cooler **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351589

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vent above back door
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board in kitchen
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on glue trap on floor next to food prep table. - 5 on floor behind reach in cooler - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door cooler gasket
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - against wall behind reach in cooler
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - chick peas on floor below handwash sink next to floor drain - cooking oil - bottled waters Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under-shelf of prep counter - top of portable fire extinguisher Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - handwash sink in kitchen
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored under sink exposed to splash. - chick peas in pan of water sitting under handwash sink with dripping waste water from poor plumbing dripping into pan of chick peas. See stop sale
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 6 on floor around food prep table - 3 on wall behind reach in cooler - 1 on floor below triple sink Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - chick peas in pan of water sitting under handwash sink with dripping waste water from poor plumbing dripping into pan of chick peas.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - handsink in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.