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MEDITERRA DINER

MEDITERRA DINER in WEST MELBOURNE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 6 reports on file

2897 W NEW HAVEN AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 2d ago

Inspection #: 3678854

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

10/31/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10881160

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Small reach in cooler front of diner soiled handle.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table in kitchen not operational. Not in use.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven soiled with old food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler (3 door) front of diner soiled gaskets. Reach in freezer back of diner soiled gaskets.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping clothes placed over deck drain to prevent P-Trap gases from entering store. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile under front shelves soiled and requires cleaning.
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Raw dough placed in container with soiled rag cover, recommend using foil or plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over milk in the 3 door reach in cooler front of diner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided to owner. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

2/27/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8723929

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans top shelf Whisk, spoons Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with food debris Repeat Violation
  • 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. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods. Refrigerator Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef and lamb freezer 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. Home fries potatoes 110f F - hot holding;
  • 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. Refrigerator Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemicals stored on sink Corrected On-Site 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. Make table Chicken bouillon. Make table Corrected On-Site

11/20/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8885116

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/10/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8879561

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 12 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White reach in fridge Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and make table Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back storage room Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooler with ice used for drinks sitting on the floor. Owner placed ice cooler on top of an empty bucket raising it more than 6 inches off floor Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen and front microwave soiled Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach in cooler Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans heavily soiled with grease Sides of make table Shelving overall Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go dishes on top of white fridge in store room Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over washed tomatoes in reach in cooler- owner moved tomatoes Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in make table top Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shleves in all reach in coolers and freezer Dry storage shelves in store room Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hammer in handwash sink in back next to dishwasher Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

4/5/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8637084

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lettuce reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in handwash sink Corrected On-Site