MEDITERRA DINER
2897 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321.473.8000
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken make table in kitchen not inverted soiled use. Operator trying to get it repaired, waiting on quote.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Raw dough placed in container with soiled rag cover, recommend using foil or plastic wrap.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with old food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Small reach in cooler front of diner soiled handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Make table in kitchen not operational. Not in use.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven soiled with old food debris.
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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping clothes placed over deck drain to prevent P-Trap gases from entering store.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile under front shelves soiled and requires cleaning.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Refrigerator
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
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;
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemicals stored on sink
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
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans top shelf Whisk, spoons
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
Reach-in cooler shelves with food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
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
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in make table top
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hammer in handwash sink in back next to dishwasher
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White reach in fridge
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and make table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back storage room
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
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen and front microwave soiled
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans heavily soiled with grease Sides of make table Shelving overall
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go dishes on top of white fridge in store room
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over lettuce reach in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in handwash sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on menu no asterisk denoting as server under cooked, had operator add asterisk to Benedict's
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle dish pit
Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles at front counter stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. White reach in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cookline
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.