Flames Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Flames Mediterranean Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Flames Mediterranean Grill's latest score of 58 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. Raw beef over cooked beans in reach in freezer. Manager moved product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 1 Ceiling tile missing in womens bathroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 4-1-25. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler by cook line is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lemon salt not labeled, manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used in bulk container, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. Raw chicken above raw beef in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) cook had items on ice for lunch, not enough ice in ice bath, manager placed in cooler to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in not date marked. Chef marked it, **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand wash sink by drink machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Some build up on the interior sides of ice machine
22-20-5
52
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. New prep area with no hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
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/. Operator took over another bay, doing prep in new area, not on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Small prep room, prep sauces, no hot water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom #1, and #2. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
61
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 8 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - 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. Raw beef over egg roll wrappers in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chic peas in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested, machine at 10pm, found sanitizer bucket empty, changed bucket and primed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); hummus (60F - Cold Holding) chef created ice bath that was ineffective, he corrected ice bath **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hummus and yogurt
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on, educated employee and removed gloves and rewashed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flying insects in dish area on dirty dish cart.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 3 open gallon of milks no date mark
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. New prep area with no hand wash sink.
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon can be ordered undercooked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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/. Operator took over another bay, doing prep in new area, not on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in employee bathroom in new room **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Small prep room, prep sauces, no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom #1, and #2.
32-04-4
Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Prep sauce room has carpet.
36-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in disrepair, and vent cover missing in employee bathroom. Ceiling tiles above 3cs are dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensil on prep table not iverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping into a pan that's above food in walk in cooler
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In new area, back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda stored on floor. Case of oil on floor, carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in product of rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas hanging on side of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light out under hood
36-62-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Syrup not labeled
02D-01-5
6
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear cups in server station wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle in uncooked rice, handle buried in uncooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over ready to eat sauce and beets **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 00ppm changed sanitzer. Retested at 50ppm
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at end of cookline Unlabeled spray bottle on black kitchen cart
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back prep area, hot water handle broken Hand wash sink in front cook area, hot water handle broken Has person coming to fix this week **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cooking utensils on wire shelves at end of cookline not inverted or protected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. In process in getting news filters **Corrective Action Taken**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handles in kitchen
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar/salt in front kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flames Mediterranean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flames Mediterranean Grill on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flames Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flames Mediterranean Grill.
How does Flames Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Flames Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Flames Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flames Mediterranean Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flames Mediterranean Grill 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 Flames Mediterranean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flames Mediterranean Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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