MEDITERRANEAN DINER
11836 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-233-2193
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor near oven on cook line, roach was killed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door to kitchen
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented #10 can of beets on dry storage shelf
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies next to dish machine, not landing of food contact surfaces
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor near oven on cook line, roach was killed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored over unwashed onions on dry storage shelf
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented #10 can of beets on dry storage shelf
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor mat on cook line, area was cleaned and sanitized
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door to kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at front counter
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Jennifer
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ license expired 2/1/2026
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/. Plans approved 7/17/25 are no longer accurate. Ice cream freezers have been moved to wall on other side of bathrooms. Hand wash sink has been installed. Ceiling tiles over ice cream scooping area are acoustic. Discussed with operator, ceiling tiles must be smooth and cleanable.
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. Jennifer
Jul 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Two Ice cream freezers added to dining room, ice cream is hand dipped. Blenders, waffle irons.
May 6, 2025Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In freezer on cook line- raw beef in plastic wrap over French fries, mozzarella sticks
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish owner pasta, operator moved fish to bottom
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/. Two Ice cream freezers added to dining room, ice cream is hand dipped. Blenders, waffle irons.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table over bulk seasonings, move to bottom shelf
Silverware/utensils, pans dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher dried pans with towel, discussed with operator, operator put pans back into dishwasher
Dec 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical 3 door cooler on back of kitchen, shell eggs over produce, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 door cooler on cook line - gyro (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hydrated hash browns (46F - Cold Holding), operator took temperatures this morning at 8 am, operator states food was 43F, all moved to freezer. chili (45F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler in back of kitchen, made yesterday, pan too deep, moved to freezer Recheck -tomatoes discarded, hash browns put on stove to cook, chicken 41F, gyro 42 F, chili 41F,
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line - > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical 3 door cooler on back of kitchen, unwashed carrots over cooked gravy, chicken, operator took carrots out of cooler
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. 0 ppm, operator changed chemical bucket, 50 ppm. Operator will call repair tech.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); dolmades (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)operator cleaned cooler this morning, 8am. Moved food back to vertical cooler and discussed proper cold holding.
May 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 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. 0 ppm, operator changed chemical bucket, 50 ppm. Operator will call repair tech.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in prep room
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer in back room -raw chicken in ziploc bag over pita bread, operator will rearrange freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); dolmades (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)operator cleaned cooler this morning, 8am. Moved food back to vertical cooler and discussed proper cold holding.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in storage area
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Interior and exterior Slicer
Dec 22, 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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