Mediterranean Diner
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
Mediterranean Diner has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no plan review submitted”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Port Richey restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ license expired 2/1/2026 **Warning**
50-08-7
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/. Plans approved 7/17/25 are no longer accurate. Ice cream freezers have been moved to wall on other side of bathrooms. Hand wash sink has been installed. Ceiling tiles over ice cream scooping area are acoustic. Discussed with operator, ceiling tiles must be smooth and cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer **Warning**
53B-14-5
70
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two Ice cream freezers added to dining room, ice cream is hand dipped. Blenders, waffle irons. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: per Lola in Tallahassee, plan review, as of today no plans have been sent in **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In freezer on cook line- raw beef in plastic wrap over French fries, mozzarella sticks
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish owner pasta, operator moved fish to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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/. Two Ice cream freezers added to dining room, ice cream is hand dipped. Blenders, waffle irons.
51-16-7
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table over bulk seasonings, move to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils, pans dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher dried pans with towel, discussed with operator, operator put pans back into dishwasher **Corrective Action Taken**
24-17-4
61
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical 3 door cooler on back of kitchen, shell eggs over produce, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 door cooler on cook line - gyro (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hydrated hash browns (46F - Cold Holding), operator took temperatures this morning at 8 am, operator states food was 43F, all moved to freezer. chili (45F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler in back of kitchen, made yesterday, pan too deep, moved to freezer Recheck -tomatoes discarded, hash browns put on stove to cook, chicken 41F, gyro 42 F, chili 41F, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line - > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In vertical 3 door cooler on back of kitchen, unwashed carrots over cooked gravy, chicken, operator took carrots out of cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm, operator changed chemical bucket, 50 ppm. Operator will call repair tech. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: . Not yet repaired**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); dolmades (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)operator cleaned cooler this morning, 8am. Moved food back to vertical cooler and discussed proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Sauerkraut 50F , sliced mozzarella 46F, potato salad 47F, roasted eggplant 49F, hummus 49 see stop saleoperator states that he took temperatures at 7 am, 40/41F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. 0 ppm, operator changed chemical bucket, 50 ppm. Operator will call repair tech. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in prep room **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer in back room -raw chicken in ziploc bag over pita bread, operator will rearrange freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line -shredded cheddar (49F - Cold Holding); dolmades (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding)operator cleaned cooler this morning, 8am. Moved food back to vertical cooler and discussed proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor in storage area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Interior and exterior Slicer **Warning**
22-08-4
43
Dec 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mediterranean Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mediterranean Diner on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mediterranean Diner?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mediterranean Diner.
How does Mediterranean Diner compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Mediterranean Diner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Mediterranean Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mediterranean Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mediterranean Diner 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 Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mediterranean Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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