LEVANT MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
440 E CHEAS ST, Pensacola FL 32502
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
APR 24
APR 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023004879 | Jan 24, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of stomach relief stored on food shelf in walk in cooler next to container of raw beef.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine and quaternary test strips.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mariah and Brian were hired a year ago per staff with no proof of training. Tierra has been employed 5 months with no proof of training.
2 Soiled dry wiping cloths in use at gyro station.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing over shelf with tea urns across from ware wash location.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed is expired 6-1-24.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine chute in disrepair and hanging down inside ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler, water leaking from ceiling into buckets and onto floor.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in back prep area blocked by equipment. Operator unable to make sink accessible.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold-like substance along splash guard.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for several dry items on make-line. Operator removed bowls during inspection.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Falafel stored in nonfood grade bags.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Automatic vacuum breaker present at mop sink, but not installed in correct location on splitter.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacles have no lid. Currently using wooden board to partially cover receptacles.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles for ice scoops at soda fountain and ice bin stored in ice. Handle of scoop for salt stored in salt. Spoon handle for falafel stored in falafel. Manager fixed scoop storage during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel used under cutting board in kitchen and prep area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old unused equipment stored in dumpster area.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacles have no lid. Currently, a piece of wood is used to partially cover receptacles.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment around dumpster.
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.