MEDO MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
17041 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33157 · 786-750-7501
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef. Manager placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Deniz Eken. ( (5 months).
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in the oven door handle. Employee removed it.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (108 F - Hot Holding); beef (100 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator was advised to keep food at 135°F or above.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed a gallon of milk that was opened yesterday morning not date marked.
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. Observed a new hire employee working for the last 2 weeks that has not signed the food employee reporting agreement form. Form was provided and employee signed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at the front counter with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee used a cap.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed it.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no sanitizer strip.
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/. Observed two hand wash sink that have been relocated, called Plan Review and they advise they need to sent new plans and the current menu.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back exit door.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 operator via email.
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. Observed Dystany Zapata certified as food handler by chez Pierre expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine dispenser at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan soiled by kitchen back exit door
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe when HWS is turned on at kitchen entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front counter.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lemon potatoes (114F) at front counter steam table as per manager for less than 4 hours. Staff moved potatoes into the oven to be reheated to 165°F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen preparation area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sing at women bathroom use by food handling employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled/dusted fan cover over mop sink area.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee cleaned her hands on her apron and continued to engage in food preparation without washing hands prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from the grill at front counter observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding),as per employee for less than 4 hours, he stated that cooler was opened for a long period of time during the rush hour. Instructed employee to add ice to the food products to rapidly cool down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed spinach pastry (117F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge for less than 3 hour, instructed employee to reheat food.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed her hands at three compartment sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Athanasios Zevgitis, 01/08/19. Expired
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. Leydis Rodriguez, Hagos Jones, Bula Smith all working for over 60 days with no proof of training.
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.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located in the preparation area.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the pastry cooler Ekmek Pastry (60 F - Cold Holding); Chocolate mousse Pastry (59 F - Cold Holding); what chocolate mousse (49F - Cold Holding), as per owner for over 4 hours. Employee discarded it on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the pastry cooler Ekmek Pastry (60 F - Cold Holding); Chocolate mousse Pastry (59 F - Cold Holding); what chocolate mousse (49F - Cold Holding), as per owner for over 4 hours. Employee discarded it on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn, reach in cooler located in the preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor around the preparation 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.