Mediterranean Cuisine

209 11 St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Mediterranean Cuisine has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Mediterranean Cuisine's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over romaine lettuce in reach-in cooler next to hand washing sink. Owner placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from washing dishes to preparing food without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter reach-in cooler. Blade of can opener on prep table across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on shelf next to three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters above cook line grill missing.
14-42-4
52
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. Form provided. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 72°F.
10-07-4
58
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a plate containing raw chicken stored above containers with olives and cut lemons inside reach in cooler. Employee moved raw ch away from ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ho filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to 3 compartment sink hole in the wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to dispense salt no handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler next to grill.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 100F Manager put utensils on stove to heat up water to 135F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container no lab with name. Employee labeled salt container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mediterranean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mediterranean Cuisine on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mediterranean Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mediterranean Cuisine.

How does Mediterranean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Mediterranean Cuisine most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Mediterranean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mediterranean Cuisine have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mediterranean Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mediterranean Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mediterranean Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.