MEDITERRANEAN SPOT
9430 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32817 · 4073419770
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $550
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022031822 | May 3, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | $100 |
| 4--2018061061 | Nov 15, 2018 | Mar 25, 2019 | $450 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Package of raw ground beef over dough in white chest freezer storage area Operator switched
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons front counter area for customer self service. Operator removed
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chopper inside hand wash sink. Removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel on hand sink located by three compartment sink. Employee brought a roll
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. Male employee
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The only certificate available is for Ingrid and is expired
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on table while he was prepping a salad. Removed.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Gallon of oil stored floor by burners. Placed on table
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Male employee
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. One of the employees missing the paper signed printed copy provided by inspector. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing salad in front counter while wearing a watch. Employee cutting salad in prep area while wearing a watch.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Per operator they don't sanitize items after washing. Inspector tried to set up sanitizing water but facility is lacking of a stopper for the water to stay.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler that has the bulk lettuce in prep area.
Oct 28, 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested chlorine over 200ppm. Advised operator to water down. Retested at 100ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at counter block by trash can
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Advised operator to get chlorine bleach test strips for the bleach sanitizer they are using
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice in reach in freezer located in prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to gyro machine. Standing water in reach in cooler located in prep area
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over baklavas in reach in freezer. Raw chicken wings over French fries in chest freezer
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbags on top of slicer located at the prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice in reach in freezer located in prep area
Plumbing system in disrepair. Bathroom hand sink in disrepair
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to gyro machine. Standing water in reach in cooler located in prep area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Couscous containers with no labels
Jul 11, 2023Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared yesterday no date mark
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food with no hair restraint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to glass refrigerator
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass sliding door reach in cooler at prep area
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.