Citrus Park, Hillsborough County

TASTY MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

6178 GUNN HWY, Citrus Park, FL 33625

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
Citrus Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24619891

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen Philly steak and frozen chicken stored over ready to eat French fries and bread inside reach in freezer, adjacent to walk in cooler. Operator relocated over raw items to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 24619890

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One bottle of Windex stored on dry storage equipment shelf. One chemical spray bottle and one Febreze air freshener stored on dry storage shelf for single service, takeout containers. Operator relocated all chemical sprays to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24619893

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open bag of feta, cooked yellow rice, cooked grains inside walk in cooler are not dated. Operator added a date to all items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24619892

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink stored on shelf next to dry storage equipment. Operator removed drink to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24474873

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip tray for grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Interior of hand washing sink soiled, located next to pizza oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Interior cabinet of deep fryer heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Hood filters soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Hood soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Time Extended

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 24473530

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24473528

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches inside front line handwashing sink 51 dead roaches on floor and wall beneath front line hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath dry storage rack, adjacent to cash register. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor between wall and pizza oven. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach on walk-in cooler door foam gasket. 1 dead roach on floor inside walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on ground beneath three compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on ground between mop sink and reach in freezer. 2 dead roach on ground beneath reach in freezer next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on the floor inside employee restroom. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath back kitchen prep sink. 1 dead roach on ground beneath canned storage rack in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath large mixer in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 21 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 1 dead roach kitchen floor in dry storage area in front of reach in freezer. 2 dead roach inside walk in cooler door. 5 dead roaches on wall outside walking cooler. Manager removed roaches at time of inspection. 7 dead roaches on floor inside walking cooler. 1 dead roach with egg sack on floor inside walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach on top of counter next to cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath shelving unit, adjacent to cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line reach in cooler, adjacent to front line fryers. 2 dead roaches in the motor area of reaching freezer adjacent to mop sink. 1 dead roach on dining room floor behind drinks reach in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area in front of reach in freezer. Operator removed roach time of inspection. 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area in front of walk-in cooler. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on gasket of walk-in cooler door. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on floor inside walk-in cooler. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall on front line cook. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to cash register. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line pizza make station. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach inside motor area of front line reach in cooler, adjacent to stove. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor between wall and pizza oven. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: 1 dead roach on kitchen floor next to wall between front service station and front line cook. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on dining room floor next to restroom. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24473529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip tray for grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Interior of hand washing sink soiled, located next to pizza oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Interior cabinet of deep fryer heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Hood filters soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: Hood soiled. Time Extended

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 24471571

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 18 live roaches on floor beneath front line cook and wall divider. 8 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line hand washing sink. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath front line reach in cooler. 9 live roaches on walking cooler door behind foam gasket. 1 live roach on floor inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage area in front of reach in freezer. 1 live roach behind gasket in walk in cooler door. 1 live roach on wall next to walk-in cooler. 5 live roaches on wall and floor of walk-in cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on floor inside walking cooler. 1 live roach on floor in front of cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 1 live roach on kitchen floor between shelving unit and reach and cooler, adjacent to cash register. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath the front line handwashing sink. 2 live roaches on wall behind front line reaching cooler adjacent to front line fryers. 3 live roaches in motor area of front line reach in cooler adjacent to front line fryers. 1 live roach on kitchen floor behind reach in freezer located next to mop sink. 1 live roach on dining room floor next to kitchen entrance. Manager removed the roach at time of inspection. 1 live roach with egg sack on dining room wall behind drinks and cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: 1 live roach on dining room floor. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 live roach on front line cook floor beneath fryers. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. Time Extended

35A-23-4

Detail 24471568

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach eggs on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 5 roach eggs on floor beneath front line handwashing sink. 1 roach egg on ground beneath reach in freezer next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 1 live roach with egg sack on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on floor inside walking cooler. 1 dead roach with egg sack on floor inside walking cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on dining room wall behind drinks and cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: 2 roach eggs on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station on front line. Operator removed roach eggs at time of inspection. 1 roach egg on kitchen floor beneath front line hand washing sink. Operator removed roach egg at time of inspection. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24471562

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill, flat top griddle and deep fryer heavily soiled on front line cook. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24471570

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/. Owner added reach in cooler on top of steam table at front service station. 1 table top warmer added between cash register and steam table. Pizza prep cooler relocated to the right of front line handwashing sink. 1 table top Panini press added to the right of relocated pizza prep table. Reach in Refrigerator adjacent to cash register has been relocated to the left of front line hand washing sink. Reach in the freezer has been relocated to the back of kitchen adjacent to mop sink. A reach in freezer has been added in dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. Metal shelving has been moved to pizza prep table area, adjacent to cash register. One shelving unit added between handwashing sink and three compartment sink. One shelving unit added next to pizza oven. Prep table added next to prep sink in dough mixing room. A plan review handout has been provided to the owner at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Call back not yet due until May 25, 2026. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Call back not yet due until May 25, 2026. Time Extended

53B-09-4

Detail 24471567

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for Samer and Mostafa. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 24471564

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf between mop sink and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24471561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24471569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24471563

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches inside front line handwashing sink 51 dead roaches on floor and wall beneath front line hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath dry storage rack, adjacent to cash register. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor between wall and pizza oven. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach on walk-in cooler door foam gasket. 1 dead roach on floor inside walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on ground beneath three compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on ground between mop sink and reach in freezer. 2 dead roach on ground beneath reach in freezer next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on the floor inside employee restroom. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath back kitchen prep sink. 1 dead roach on ground beneath canned storage rack in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath large mixer in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 21 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 1 dead roach kitchen floor in dry storage area in front of reach in freezer. 2 dead roach inside walk in cooler door. 5 dead roaches on wall outside walking cooler. Manager removed roaches at time of inspection. 7 dead roaches on floor inside walking cooler. 1 dead roach with egg sack on floor inside walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach on top of counter next to cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath shelving unit, adjacent to cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line reach in cooler, adjacent to front line fryers. 2 dead roaches in the motor area of reaching freezer adjacent to mop sink. 1 dead roach on dining room floor behind drinks reach in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area in front of reach in freezer. Operator removed roach time of inspection. 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area in front of walk-in cooler. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on gasket of walk-in cooler door. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on floor inside walk-in cooler. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall on front line cook. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to cash register. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line pizza make station. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach inside motor area of front line reach in cooler, adjacent to stove. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor between wall and pizza oven. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24471566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line cook oven heavily soiled on front line cook Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24471572

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip tray for grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Interior of hand washing sink soiled, located next to pizza oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Interior cabinet of deep fryer heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Hood filters soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24471565

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe beneath front line hand washing sink and at three compartment sink. Manager has buckets place to catch dripping water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24471560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with water and sauces not labeled inside establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

35A-05-4

Detail 24466125

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 18 live roaches on floor beneath front line cook and wall divider. 8 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line hand washing sink. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath front line reach in cooler. 9 live roaches on walking cooler door behind foam gasket. 1 live roach on floor inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 1 live roach on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath dry storage area in front of reach in freezer. 1 live roach behind gasket in walk in cooler door. 1 live roach on wall next to walk-in cooler. 5 live roaches on wall and floor of walk-in cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on floor inside walking cooler. 1 live roach on floor in front of cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 1 live roach on kitchen floor between shelving unit and reach and cooler, adjacent to cash register. 2 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath the front line handwashing sink. 2 live roaches on wall behind front line reaching cooler adjacent to front line fryers. 3 live roaches in motor area of front line reach in cooler adjacent to front line fryers. 1 live roach on kitchen floor behind reach in freezer located next to mop sink. 1 live roach on dining room floor next to kitchen entrance. Manager removed the roach at time of inspection. 1 live roach with egg sack on dining room wall behind drinks and cooler. Time Extended

35A-23-4

Detail 24466130

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach eggs on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 5 roach eggs on floor beneath front line handwashing sink. 1 roach egg on ground beneath reach in freezer next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 1 live roach with egg sack on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on floor inside walking cooler. 1 dead roach with egg sack on floor inside walking cooler. 1 live roach with egg sack on dining room wall behind drinks and cooler. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24466120

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill, flat top griddle and deep fryer heavily soiled on front line cook. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24466129

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/. Owner added reach in cooler on top of steam table at front service station. 1 table top warmer added between cash register and steam table. Pizza prep cooler relocated to the right of front line handwashing sink. 1 table top Panini press added to the right of relocated pizza prep table. Reach in Refrigerator adjacent to cash register has been relocated to the left of front line hand washing sink. Reach in the freezer has been relocated to the back of kitchen adjacent to mop sink. A reach in freezer has been added in dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. Metal shelving has been moved to pizza prep table area, adjacent to cash register. One shelving unit added between handwashing sink and three compartment sink. One shelving unit added next to pizza oven. Prep table added next to prep sink in dough mixing room. A plan review handout has been provided to the owner at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Call back not yet due until May 25, 2026. Time Extended

53B-09-4

Detail 24466118

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for Samer and Mostafa. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 24466124

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf between mop sink and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24466121

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24466123

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24466119

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches inside front line handwashing sink 51 dead roaches on floor and wall beneath front line hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath dry storage rack, adjacent to cash register. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor between wall and pizza oven. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach on walk-in cooler door foam gasket. 1 dead roach on floor inside walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on ground beneath three compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on ground between mop sink and reach in freezer. 2 dead roach on ground beneath reach in freezer next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on the floor inside employee restroom. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath back kitchen prep sink. 1 dead roach on ground beneath canned storage rack in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath large mixer in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 21 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 1 dead roach kitchen floor in dry storage area in front of reach in freezer. 2 dead roach inside walk in cooler door. 5 dead roaches on wall outside walking cooler. Manager removed roaches at time of inspection. 7 dead roaches on floor inside walking cooler. 1 dead roach with egg sack on floor inside walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach on top of counter next to cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath shelving unit, adjacent to cash register. Manager removed roach at time of inspection. 7 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line reach in cooler, adjacent to front line fryers. 2 dead roaches in the motor area of reaching freezer adjacent to mop sink. 1 dead roach on dining room floor behind drinks reach in cooler. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24466117

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line cook oven heavily soiled on front line cook Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24466128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip tray for grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Interior of hand washing sink soiled, located next to pizza oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Interior cabinet of deep fryer heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Hood filters soiled. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 24466127

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked wheat and oil for meat marination not covered in front line reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24466126

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe beneath front line hand washing sink and at three compartment sink. Manager has buckets place to catch dripping water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 24466122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with water and sauces not labeled inside establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Time Extended

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 20

14-31-5

Detail 24464779

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rehydrated chickpeas stored inside a shopping bag in front line reach in cooler. Manager removed chickpeas and stored inside a food grade safe container. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24464778

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces, yogurt, chickpeas, stuffed grape leaves inside the front line reach in cooler. Manager relocated raw eggs to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24464785

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 18 live roaches on floor beneath front line cook and wall divider. 8 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath front line hand washing sink. 1 live roach on kitchen floor beneath front line reach in cooler. 9 live roaches on walking cooler door behind foam gasket. 1 live roach on floor inside walk-in cooler. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 24464781

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach eggs on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reaching cooler. 5 roach eggs on floor beneath front line handwashing sink. 1 roach egg on ground beneath reach in freezer next to mop sink. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24464776

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of febreeze stored on top of back kitchen prep table adjacent to prep sink. Operator relocated spray can at time of inspection to an appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24464782

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill, flat top griddle and deep fryer heavily soiled on front line cook. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24464791

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/. Owner added reach in cooler on top of steam table at front service station. 1 table top warmer added between cash register and steam table. Pizza prep cooler relocated to the right of front line handwashing sink. 1 table top Panini press added to the right of relocated pizza prep table. Reach in Refrigerator adjacent to cash register has been relocated to the left of front line hand washing sink. Reach in the freezer has been relocated to the back of kitchen adjacent to mop sink. A reach in freezer has been added in dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. Metal shelving has been moved to pizza prep table area, adjacent to cash register. One shelving unit added between handwashing sink and three compartment sink. One shelving unit added next to pizza oven. Prep table added next to prep sink in dough mixing room. A plan review handout has been provided to the owner at time of inspection. Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 24464786

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for Samer and Mostafa. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24464775

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf between mop sink and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24464777

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24464789

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24464788

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor next to wall divider between front line Cook and front service reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches inside front line handwashing sink 51 dead roaches on floor and wall beneath front line hand washing sink. 3 dead roaches on floor beneath dry storage rack, adjacent to cash register. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor beneath pizza make station. 3 dead roaches on kitchen floor between wall and pizza oven. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath dry storage shelf next to walk-in cooler. 1 dead roach on walk-in cooler door foam gasket. 1 dead roach on floor inside walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on ground beneath three compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on ground between mop sink and reach in freezer. 2 dead roach on ground beneath reach in freezer next to mop sink. 1 dead roach on the floor inside employee restroom. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath back kitchen prep sink. 1 dead roach on ground beneath canned storage rack in back kitchen area. 2 dead roaches on ground beneath large mixer in back kitchen area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24464787

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two personal water bottles stored on prep table next to microwave and on prep table next to back kitchen handwashing sink. Employee personal shaker bottle stored on dry storage rack next to pizza oven. Manager relocated personal beverages to an approval location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24464790

Basic - Food stored on floor. One jug of oil stored on floor near three compartment sink. Manager relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24464773

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line cook oven heavily soiled on front line cook Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24464783

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip tray for grill and flat top griddle, interior cabinet of deep fryer and stove top heavily soiled on front line cook. Pipe for a fire suppression system and hood filters soiled over front line. Interior of hand washing sink soiled, located next to pizza oven. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24464774

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked wheat and oil for meat marination not covered in front line reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24464772

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. 1 box of unwashed tomatoes and 1 box of unwashed iceberg lettuce stored over ready to eat yogurt, sauces, chickpeas, stuffed grape leaves, and cheese in front line reach in cooler. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24464780

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe beneath front line hand washing sink and at three compartment sink. Manager has buckets place to catch dripping water. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24464784

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with water and sauces not labeled inside establishment. Warning

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 20

35A-09-4

Detail 24088931

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed fruit fly on reach in cooler next to sandwich press.

08A-05-6

Detail 24088928

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed frozen chicken and frozen hamburgers in freezer above ready to eat foods. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 24088924

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut iceberg lettuce at 47f and sliced mushrooms at 48f for an undetermined amount of time in reach in cooler next to sandwich press.

03A-02-5

Detail 24088934

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut iceberg lettuce , sliced mushrooms at 48f at 47f for an undetermined amount of time in reach in cooler next to sandwich press. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 24088921

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of febreeze stored over food contact surface. In front storeroom.

22-02-4

Detail 24088916

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with rust on blade.

02B-01-5

Detail 24088923

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Asterisk missing on menu for Beef Shawarma

31B-02-4

Detail 24088917

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing Sink missing paper towels closest to the back door, owner placed paper towels in paper dispenser Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24088929

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed diced tomatoes and sliced iceberg lettuce in containers not labeled in the walk in cooler .

41-17-4

Detail 24088933

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of spray cleaner not lableled.

32-07-5

Detail 24088922

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed a trash can overflowing on to the floor. In the employee bathroom.

24-13-4

Detail 24088919

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed a Gyro Warmer stored in employee bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 24088927

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 24088932

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler next to sandwich press had cut grooves and stains. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24088926

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of juice and water stored on floor in food storage area close to the front entrance. Owner moved items off the floor. Observed boxes of food in walk in cooler stored on floor , Owner moved items off floor. Corrected On-Site

33-10-4

Detail 24088918

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed trash around the dumpster.

22-08-4

Detail 24088930

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave next to freezer. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24088915

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-08-4

Detail 24088925

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink did not turn on ,owner turned on the water using the shut off valves and water could not be turned off by faucets .

08B-12-5

Detail 24088920

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen burgers in freezer uncovered. In standing freezer next to microwave.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23490452

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

14-31-5

Detail 23490457

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chickpeas stored in grocery bags. Operator replaced in food containers. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23490456

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over sauce cups in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23490453

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked biriyani rice (60F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23490455

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can at cook line. Operator removed trash can from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23490460

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cooked sauce in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23490454

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 23490451

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees.

10-07-4

Detail 23490458

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 scoops stored in standing water temped 53 F on reach-in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 23490459

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 23109129

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken at prep area, then replaced gloves and working with food at cook line without washing hands first. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and replaced gloves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

12A-12-4

Detail 23109132

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 23109135

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over yogurt, chickpea and shredded veggies in walk-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23109125

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23109130

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the gyro machine and griddle top soiled with accumulation of grease and burnt debris.

02C-02-5

Detail 23109127

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus, yogurt sauce and chickpea in walk-in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 23109131

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23109124

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water opened and stored on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 23109126

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Broken filters.

10-20-4

Detail 23109133

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23109134

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23109128

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 22656686

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Time Extended

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 22650671

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22650670

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22650661

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to hand sink on cook line: Cold holding: sour cream 47 F, garlic cream sauce 48 F, sliced cheese 50 F. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: cooked rice 58 F, sour cream 50 F, garlic cream sauce 48 F, egg white 48 F. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22650667

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22650674

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves, paper and food debris in handwash sink on cook line. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22650664

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hadil Simreen. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22650665

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep area. Provided. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line. Provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22650666

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22650668

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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22650663

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22650672

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22650669

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones on cutting board and prep tables. Keys on prep tables. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22650673

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22650660

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Blood stains in reach-in cooler next to mop sink. Old food debris in reach-in cooler at front service area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22650662

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the handwash sink soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

Aug 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 22192704

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles.

13-03-4

Detail 22192703

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.