FLAMES MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1270 WICKHAM RD UNIT 40, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-615-7005
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flying insects in dish area on dirty dish cart.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In container near grill top blanched carrots (76F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach-in cooler in make area nearest device line entry cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of espresso machine is soiled. Tea spout interior is soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Kebe Nayeh
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors has an accumulation of lime scale
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Missing from menus
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on front of oven door. Chef moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and prep room
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef being thawed in standing water. Operator removed
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Raw beef over cooked beans in reach in freezer. Manager moved product.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled. Manager labeled.
1 Ceiling tile missing in womens bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used in bulk container, manager removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 4-1-25. License is current. Establishment is open and operating.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler by cook line is torn
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lemon salt not labeled, manager labeled
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Raw chicken above raw beef in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) cook had items on ice for lunch, not enough ice in ice bath, manager placed in cooler to rapid chill
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 in walk in not date marked. Chef marked it,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand wash sink by drink machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Some build up on the interior sides of ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Small prep room, prep sauces, no hot water.
Dec 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. New prep area with no hand wash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over another bay, doing prep in new area, not on plans.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Small prep room, prep sauces, no hot water.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom #1, and #2.
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority8 Intermediate14 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. Tested, machine at 10pm, found sanitizer bucket empty, changed bucket and primed.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flying insects in dish area on dirty dish cart.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chic peas in walk in cooler
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. Raw beef over egg roll wrappers in reach in freezer
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on, educated employee and removed gloves and rewashed hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hummus and yogurt
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); hummus (60F - Cold Holding) chef created ice bath that was ineffective, he corrected ice bath
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 3 open gallon of milks no date mark
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. New prep area with no hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon can be ordered undercooked.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator took over another bay, doing prep in new area, not on plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in employee bathroom in new room
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Small prep room, prep sauces, no hot water.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom #1, and #2.
Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Prep sauce room has carpet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in disrepair, and vent cover missing in employee bathroom. Ceiling tiles above 3cs are dusty
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensil on prep table not iverted
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping into a pan that's above food in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In new area, back door
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda stored on floor. Case of oil on floor, carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in product of rice
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas hanging on side of cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. One light out under hood
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Syrup not labeled
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in cookline cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand sink next to drink station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar hand wash sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes on prep table.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in server station wet nesting
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle in uncooked rice, handle buried in uncooked rice.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 half and half not date marked after opening 24 hrs.
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.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Operator contacted eco lab
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at server station wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn on salad reach in cooler.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mission ng hot water handle at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator has work order in for it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave in kitchen area has build up of food debris on inside top.
Light not functioning. Light burned out under hood.
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.