Mediterra Diner
2897 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904 · Permanent Food Service · License 1504465
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 2 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
More time given
- First visitSep 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw chicken over raw lamb. In freezer. Operator moved
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live under hand sink in dining room 3 inside dishwasher 2 on white jug next to dishwasher
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
All items in front counter pastry refrigerator, no date mark
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feta in plastic bin not labeled
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Utensil plastic drawers have grease build up
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Unused equipment in dry storage area by bathroom
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.