EVOO FRESH MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
1829 WP BALL BLVD, SANFORD 32771
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top prep table, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch
- 21-23-4:Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -multiple handwashing signs that state "Hand Wash Only"
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sink next to steam table has an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored in prep sink
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -green plastic bowl, operator sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -multiple nonfood-grade containers used to store TCS foods throughout the establishment
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 47-55F and hummus 37-47F, per operator stored in top of reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, employee relocated to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer spray bottle stored on top of ice machine, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Mina
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer spray bottle lacking label
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard lining lower shelf under prep table, underneath cutting boards
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink stored on prep table, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of ice machine, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple oil jugs stored on floor underneath prep counter
- 13-04-4:Basic - Multiple employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -multiple handwashing sinks in kitchen lacking proper signage, provided handwashing signs
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink at front counter
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored with raw beef, operator separated **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 105-115F, per operator stored at front counter less than 1 hour, operator discarded
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda nozzles soiled at self-service drink station
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).