Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East

7640 N Wickham Rd Ste 105-106, Melbourne, FL 32940

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container filled with seasoning not labeled. Owner label the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior is a little soiled

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. soufflé cup store in container full of flour used as a scoop. Operator removed and discarded the cup **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at mop sink hose connected to faucet hanging in the bottom of mop sink. Operator hung up hose. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in kitchen changing task without properly washing hands before applying gloves on gloves. Manager re-educated employee to wash hands before applying gloves and start a new tasks **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager label spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank is not secure. Manager on duty secure it **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a little condensation of grease accumulation on the wall

36-68-5

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Observed both male and female bathrooms not having employee must wash hand before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items that is clean stored not inverter or protected.

25-06-4

Basic - Observed salad station gasket are soiled with black like substance

23-03-4

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed whole raw eggs shells store above Ready To Eat items. Operator **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand blender use for soup is soiled with old food debris. Operator **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid ( sanitizer) not labeled. Operator **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometer for walk in cooler and salad station

05-09-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drain container for catching grease. On cookline

14-73-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cooking equipment is soiled **Corrective Action Taken**

36-73-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of raw chicken stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior is little soiled . Operator **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Nov 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East.

How does Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East is inspected around three times per year on average.

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