AYA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
936 E NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32901 · 321-327-7061
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Sent copy to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.current
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer Chest freezer and upright
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Standing water in hand wash sink draining very slowly. Used plunger to get water moving
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest freezer. Walmart bag
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach chest freezer Upright freezer
Food stored on floor. Frying oil and canned soda
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Stored food not covered. Chest freezer
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips for chlorine old not working. Operator will buy new ones
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket front and back reach in cooler
Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table corrected on site Hood filters
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food 2 door reach in cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak Tatar. On warning from last inspection due 1-5-25
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices. Make table
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Garbanzo beans. Canned soda
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall by dishwasher
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods. 2 door reach in cooler
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. Opened yesterday
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak tartare on menu
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potato and rice not dated 2 door reach in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Aya
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Beans. Canned sodas water
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table Gaskets corrected on site
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in dishwasher area
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sara
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice. 2 door reach in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Lid reach in chest freezer on cook line
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler
Standing water in hand wash sink drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 and heavy cream
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. Sent copy to operator
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. Sent copy to operator
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sara
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in chest freezer
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood
Oct 27, 2023Inspection 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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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); added sanitizer to dush primed Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (89F - Hot Holding) suggested rapid reheat, steam table has been turned off
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in dish pit area no paper towel
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of steam table and fryer accumulated grease and food debris
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.