Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Single-service articles improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lamb, chicken, beef, cut tomatoes, tzatziki, hummus, garlic, (48-51F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Implemented time as a public health control at time of. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Implemented time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
74
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Lamb, chicken, beef, cut tomatoes, tzatziki, hummus, garlic, cooked eggplant , cooked egplant all on time control all less than 4hrs per operator.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For Lamb, chicken, beef, cut tomatoes, tzatziki, hummus, garlic, cooked eggplant , cooked egplant all on time control . Provided operator with time plan
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in fruit cooler at bar cracked
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -By mop sink area Nd under triple sink -Floor under can storage shelf -walk in Freezer floor
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Containers of food on floor in freezer -Boxed oil floor - bag n box soda on floor ( corrected on site)
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Handle in ice container and sugar container at fruit bar
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. under hood
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At fruit bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor at fruit bar
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Various milks at fruit bar missing caps
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baklava at front counter
02D-01-5
43
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cut tomatoes, garlic, hummus, tzatziki, grape leaves, cucumber salad with cut tomatoes, cooked cauliflower, eggplant in cool well - pans of gyro chicken, beef , lamb. All less than 4 hrs. No time marking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time extended 60 days **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with plan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chips on floor at fruit bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light out under hood sytsem **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple Cases of single service items on floor at fruit bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
45
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cut tomatoes, garlic, hummus, tzatziki, grape leaves, cucumber salad with cut tomatoes, cooked cauliflower, eggplant in cool well - pans of gyro chicken, beef , lamb. All less than 4 hrs. No time marking **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with plan **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chips on floor at fruit bar **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light out under hood sytsem **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple Cases of single service items on floor at fruit bar **Warning**
25-05-4
45
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Missing tiles in ceiling over 3 comp sink and walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over box of canned juices. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing Watches and bracelets - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of grape leaves on floor. (Operator immediately corrected) Buckets of pickles and turnips on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice, and lentils containers. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of unused oven Sides of unused grill - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups and lids on floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-27: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
47
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing Watches and bracelets
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of grape leaves on floor. (Operator immediately corrected) Buckets of pickles and turnips on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice, and lentils containers. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of unused oven Sides of unused grill
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups and lids on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over box of canned juices. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Missing tiles in ceiling over 3 comp sink and walk in cooler
36-34-5
43
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ware wash area and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on juice side
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor in kitchen and juice bar area.
25-05-4
58
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walk in back door went straight to the front line and put on gloves to start serving customers. Spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - 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/ 6 employees present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in front of oven
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on counter in front of I've bin on front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee on front drinking from cup no lid .
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee on front service line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above 3 compartment sink.
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout front line area.
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on front line.
31B-04-4
25
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Plans drawn but not submitted. 30 day extension given **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Plans submitted and received by plan review 5/24, awaiting approval **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Smoothie side and in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
86
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Plans drawn but not submitted. 30 day extension given **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Plans submitted and received by plan review 5/24, awaiting approval **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Smoothie side and in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Plans drawn but not submitted. 30 day extension given **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Smoothie side and in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Aug 1, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.); milk (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); frangipane (47F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (47F - Cold Holding) operator states in walk-in cooler overnight. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter, operator states out less then 2 hours. Will place in reach in cooler for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs whites and yolks in walk-in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.); milk (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); frangipane (47F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (47F - Cold Holding) operator states items in cooler overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pastry counter sink. Operator placed at sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish chest freezer on smoothie side
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack, coat In pastry proof box. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Smoothie employee.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor under counter smoothie side
25-05-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen.
How does Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen 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 Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chickpeas Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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