Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine, the earliest from 2023. Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 18 violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine's latest score of 50 falls below the Key West average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing hose bib, located at cooking line.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over jalapeños peppers in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, located at the bar station.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of raw chicken stored on the floor near the walk in cooler. Employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta held for more than 24/hrs without date marked I walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. Chef put it inside the hot water bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box wi food on the floor inside wain cooler. Chef put it on top of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
64
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 51F on table top . Fish was refrigerated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In the kitchen next to hand washing sink Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observe blister pack of Mucinex stored on top of clean plates **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage container are soiled with debris .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of water in the handwashing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alexander
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under the ovens.
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Chef removed sticky tape **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor, observed container Borsh soup on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish washer reach with black mold like substance on them
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.observed hamburger and calamari thawing on dish table.
06-01-5
22
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice stored inside the walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside the hand sink located at cooking line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing inside the three compartments at room temperature. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed item and placed it in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves, located at walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 drawers reach in coolers out of service, located at cooking line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on over door handle between uses.
10-20-4
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Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked vegetables in shelves inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at kitchen area.
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Atajan Allaberdiyev certification expired on 05/18/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board,soiled food containers at preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed at preparation area, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on shelves at kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in freezer.
36-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at cook line.
38-01-4
Basic - Mats and duckboards not removable or easily cleanable. Observed soiled mats inside walk in cooler.
36-21-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler/ freezer.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler/ freezer.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several WC throughout kitchen.
21-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pita bread case stored on kitchen floor. Manager stored properly.
08B-38-4
21
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose bibb next to triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed on cookline near microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from outside and put gloves on to start a new task without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator had employee go wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink across from large ice machine outside the bar area. Operator replenished paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Heavy whipping cream in bar reach-in cooler opened on Sunday not date marked. Employee date marked heavy whipping cream. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers in kitchen and on cook line heavily soiled/ heavily stained. Also, soda gun in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler used to dump soup like item. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses smart power in dishwasher and unable to provide test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had the two employees working fill out during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar in prep area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handles on reach-in cooler drawers on cook line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer on front service area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor surrounding fryer, gyro machine and surrounding equipment heavily soiled/ build up of grease and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer heavily soiled and not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers throughout kitchen and cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes with sealed sleeves of single service cups and plastic ware stored on floor in dry goods storage room outside overhang area.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in freezer and in fridge at front service line not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
21
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the rice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting no longer cleanable at the preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with blood In the walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor at the back area.operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed containers to go stored on the floor at the back storage. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine.
How does Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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