MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET
451 E ALTAMONTE DR STE FS14, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407-967-0664
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spanakopita, cooked chicken 115-122 on counter and top of stove at cook line. Operator moved product back to oven or will add to time plan.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of bleach. Operator labeled. Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical spray bottles hanging on shelf above box of onions. Operator relocated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight debris on white deflector panel in ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic container with no handle in bulk flour. Removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -2 lids on bulk dry goods cracked -shelf under prep table in back room rusted.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave, panel and handle, soiled with grease. Operator cleaned. -shelf under prep table in back room rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk flour.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 3 compartment sink greater than 100ppm. Operator added more water. Recheck, 100ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -printed copy of Time Plan on site, not filled out.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent in ceiling above freezer extremely soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on floor behind stove. Operator removed.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has build up of food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice bin soiled. Operator cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -50lb CO2 tank.
Food stored on floor. -containers of mayonnaise on floor in kitchen, some items on floor in walk-in cooler, bottled water on floor in office.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at front counter handled cash, then to go food container without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spanakopita, cooked chicken 115-122 on counter and top of stove at cook line. Operator moved product back to oven or will add to time plan.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta salad prepared more than 24 hours.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. -employee chewing gum while preparing food order.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet missing from 3 compartment sink, hose hooked up to fill sink compartments. Hose is not food grade.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs sitting on case of uncut tomatoes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade soiled, has build up of metal shavings.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta salad prepared 3 days ago per operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -toothbrush and toothpaste on shelf above spices.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under and behind cooking equipment, behind ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have grease build up above flat grill.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet missing at 3 compartment sink, hose attached to fill sink compartments.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee put in gloves to make sandwich without washing hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -white deflector panel soiled in ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach behind burner stove. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease under cooking equipment. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents on ceiling in kitchen have build up of dust.
Food stored on floor. -cases of plastic water bottles on floor in storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled. -hand wash sink basin slightly soiled. -burner stove has build up of soil and grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -plastic silverware, beverage carriers.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -drill, WD-40 on boxes of soda syrup.
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.