Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Sanford average 77, so Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -flat top grill not functioning -left side door on front counter triple door reach-in cooler is broken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: -left side door on front counter triple door reach-in cooler **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -marked rear exit door next to men's bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mops to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
70
Oct 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Sep 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored with raw beef, operator separated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 105-115F, per operator stored at front counter less than 1 hour, operator discarded
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -soda nozzles soiled at self-service drink station
22-02-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink at front counter
33-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -multiple handwashing sinks in kitchen lacking proper signage, provided handwashing signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Multiple employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple oil jugs stored on floor underneath prep counter
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of ice machine, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink stored on prep table, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard lining lower shelf under prep table, underneath cutting boards
14-45-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris.
23-03-4
41
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. -emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Emailed to operator **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents soiled throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line, between and behind equipment - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -doorframe of walk in cooler soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
May 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door, hallway.
35B-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen.
How does Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Evoo 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 Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Evoo Fresh Mediterranean Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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