ARABESQUE FLAVORS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
7640 N WICKHAM RD STE 105-106, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-446-2804
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dish washer machine is not properly sanitizing reading 0ppm. Prime it, change to new sanitizer and still reading 0ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb that is connected to to a white hose between water heater and hand wash sink need a Vacuum breaker installed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink use to fill up pitcher of water. Operator is reeducated to use 3 compartment sink to fill up a pitcher of water and hand wash sink are only for handwashing nothing else.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken left out for room temperature; (33F - Cold Holding)
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior is a little soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. soufflé cup store in container full of flour used as a scoop. Operator removed and discarded the cup
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container filled with seasoning not labeled. Owner label the container.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in kitchen changing task without properly washing hands before applying gloves on gloves. Manager re-educated employee to wash hands before applying gloves and start a new tasks
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at mop sink hose connected to faucet hanging in the bottom of mop sink. Operator hung up hose.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager label spray bottle
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank is not secure. Manager on duty secure it
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a little condensation of grease accumulation on the wall
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located in the middle of the kitchen not having a hand wash sign. Operator place a hand wash sign.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed both male and female bathrooms not having employee must wash hand before returning to work.
Observed salad station gasket are soiled with black like substance
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items that is clean stored not inverter or protected.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole raw eggs shells store above Ready To Eat items. Operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand blender use for soup is soiled with old food debris. Operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid ( sanitizer) not labeled. Operator
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cooking equipment is soiled
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of raw chicken stored on the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior is little soiled. Operator
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer for walk in cooler and salad station
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drain container for catching grease. On cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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