Mediterranean Gourmet

451 E Altamonte Dr Ste Fs14, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Mediterranean Gourmet has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Mediterranean Gourmet's latest score of 70 falls below the Altamonte Springs average of 76. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

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

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has build up of food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -50lb CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of ice bin soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers of mayonnaise on floor in kitchen, some items on floor in walk-in cooler, bottled water on floor in office.

08B-38-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee put in gloves to make sandwich without washing hands.

12A-07-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled. -hand wash sink basin slightly soiled. -burner stove has build up of soil and grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -build up of grease under cooking equipment. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents on ceiling in kitchen have build up of dust. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach behind burner stove. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -cases of plastic water bottles on floor in storage room.

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -white deflector panel soiled in ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -drill, WD-40 on boxes of soda syrup. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -plastic silverware, beverage carriers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -manager states his certification is expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mediterranean Gourmet last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Mediterranean Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mediterranean Gourmet.

How does Mediterranean Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?

Mediterranean Gourmet most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.

Has Mediterranean Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mediterranean Gourmet 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 Mediterranean Gourmet inspected?

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

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