Mediterranean Gourmet
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
67
Score
Mediterranean Gourmet has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Oviedo sits at 63, putting Mediterranean Gourmet on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet leaking -mop sink faucet leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink damaged - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in mop sink room soiled with accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
61
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 love roach on prep table in kitchen -one live roach inside right side door of stand up reach in cooler in prep area -1 live roach in ride side of white base board behind 3 compartment sink -2 live roach on wall behind duke oven in prep area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: -1 live roach in bottom right door hinge of solo reach in cooler in prep area -4 live roaches in left door gasket in reach in cooler at cooks line **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink damaged - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in mop sink room soiled with accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet leaking -mop sink faucet leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
52
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Turkey slices 60F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -turkey slices 60F left overnight in reach in cooler at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 love roach on prep table in kitchen -one live roach inside right side door of stand up reach in cooler in prep area -1 live roach in ride side of white base board behind 3 compartment sink -2 live roach on wall behind duke oven in prep area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. # -employee failed to wash hands during inspection due to hand washing supplies not being available at all hand wash sinks in facility
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -press dicer above 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris -cutting board in prep area soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Mohamad -Tarek -no proof of any other food manager **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink in kitchen not accessible due to storage or dishes **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at front counter -hand wash sink in prep area
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in coolers in prep area
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink damaged
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in mop sink room soiled with accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to right side table leg on steam table in front of establishment -1 dead roach on right side of splash wall of 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drying rack above 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -hose holder at 3 compartment sink
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet leaking -mop sink faucet leaking
29-11-4
19
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemicals stored with bags on onions **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chickpea 50F -Cut tomatoes 45F -shredded lettuce 48F -Operator moved items to Cooler and set up ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -One live roach behind reach in cooler in prep area
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board deep groves and stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underneath and behind cooking equipment - Opportunities for general cleaning
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Mop sink
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water on door by water heater
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Spoon stored in chickpeas
10-01-5
30
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in hot water heater room
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom shelf of prep table - exterior of triple door cooler
23-03-4
90
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 6 on floor around food prep table - 3 on wall behind reach in cooler - 1 on floor below triple sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 10 on equipment caster of front prep cooler **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on glue trap on floor next to food prep table. - 5 on floor behind reach in cooler - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: - 12 on floor under front counter - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door cooler gasket - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - handsink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under-shelf of prep counter - top of portable fire extinguisher **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - handwash sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
55
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - chick peas in pan of water sitting under handwash sink with dripping waste water from poor plumbing dripping into pan of chick peas.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 6 on floor around food prep table - 3 on wall behind reach in cooler - 1 on floor below triple sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - handsink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under-shelf of prep counter - top of portable fire extinguisher **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - handsink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - chick peas on floor below handwash sink next to floor drain - cooking oil - bottled waters **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - against wall behind reach in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - two door cooler gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 4 on glue trap on floor next to food prep table. - 5 on floor behind reach in cooler - 3 on floor next hot water heater - 3 on shelves at soda syrup rack - 3 on floor in maintenance storage area **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vent above back door
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored under sink exposed to splash. - chick peas in pan of water sitting under handwash sink with dripping waste water from poor plumbing dripping into pan of chick peas. See stop sale
08B-54-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - handwash sink in kitchen
29-08-4
27
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Cutting board in prep area -mixer head soiled -oven soiled with grease -ice machine (small amount) -interior of reach in -buildup of grease on sandwich press **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust -ceiling in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -gasket torn on True Cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under prep table -hood filter -exterior of seasoning containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In reach in cooler.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric Mixer white cutting board in back kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment in kitchen area
23-24-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls throughout the entire kitchen and front line ares.
36-27-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mediterranean Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mediterranean Gourmet on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mediterranean Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mediterranean Gourmet.
How does Mediterranean Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Mediterranean Gourmet most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Mediterranean Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mediterranean Gourmet have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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 four times per year on average.
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