TASTY MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

6178 GUNN HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/21/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 scoops stored in standing water temped 53 F on reach-in cooler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chickpeas stored in grocery bags. Operator replaced in food containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over sauce cups in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked biriyani rice (60F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can at cook line. Operator removed trash can from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 and cooked sauce in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8876034
2025-01-21
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/29/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water opened and stored on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Broken filters.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken at prep area, then replaced gloves and working with food at cook line without washing hands first. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and replaced gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over yogurt, chickpea and shredded veggies in walk-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf to prevent cross contamination. 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the gyro machine and griddle top soiled with accumulation of grease and burnt debris.
  • 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. Hummus, yogurt sauce and chickpea in walk-in cooler.
Food Inspector #8741870
2024-08-29
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 2/20/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8613846
2024-02-20
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 2/16/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
  • 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 cellphones on cutting board and prep tables. Keys on prep tables. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blood stains in reach-in cooler next to mop sink. Old food debris in reach-in cooler at front service area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the handwash sink soiled with grease and food debris. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to hand sink on cook line: Cold holding: sour cream 47 F, garlic cream sauce 48 F, sliced cheese 50 F. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: cooked rice 58 F, sour cream 50 F, garlic cream sauce 48 F, egg white 48 F. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves, paper and food debris in handwash sink on cook line. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hadil Simreen. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep area. Provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line. Provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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
  • 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. Warning
Food Inspector #8469369
2024-02-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 8/10/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles.
Food Inspector #8465958
2023-08-10
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).