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Middle Eastern Aromas

Middle Eastern Aromas
3150 S Babcock St
Unit E
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321)725-5941

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3 Food Service Inspections Since July 1, 2011
Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 4534493
Inspection Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
Inspection Number: 2103809
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 0

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 4355677
Inspection Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Inspection Number: 2103809
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef patties,hummus and cooked shredded chicken ranging 44F to 45F. Recommend to rapid chill to 41F manager states just filled containers. This violation must be corrected by : 01/13/2012.
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cook line make cooler ambient temperature 48F

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 4355678
Inspection Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Inspection Number: 2103810
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Tooth picks
45-38-2 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class

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4 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 4247315
Inspection Date: Monday, May 16, 2011
Inspection Number: 2046840
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 9
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 13
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Meats, salads.
03D-01-1 Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covered, closed bags, greens. Corrected On Site.
08A-23-1 Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken over pork. Reach in. Corrected On Site.
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Heavy.
17-07-1 Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
20A-10-1 Critical. Towel bucket chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
22-19-1 Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-20-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Mild.
22-27-1 Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards.
23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. By reach in.

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3957367
Inspection Date: Friday, April 08, 2011
Inspection Number: 1958458
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-26-1 Critical. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over vegitables in RIC. Corrected On Site.
08A-28-1 Critical. Observed bag of rice on floor in kitchen
08B-09-1 Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks
12A-16-1 Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When appling gloves Corrected On Site.
12A-16-1 Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when handling cleaner than working with food Corrected On Site.
25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Foil pans.
26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. Pita bags being reused for food storage bags
41B-03-1 Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pink solution

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3957368
Inspection Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Inspection Number: 1958459
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
01B-16-1 Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
03D-01-1 Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Deep covered container for yogurt
03D-06-1 Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Yogurt cooling since 10 am.
05-09-1 Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. White RIC in storage area

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3929397
Inspection Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Inspection Number: 1941479
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 0

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3929396
Inspection Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Inspection Number: 1941479
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 47F,hummus 46F,cooked rice 46F in RIC in kitchen Corrected On Site. Recommend rapid chill
12B-02-1 Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed an open beverages container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
14-35-1 Observed card board used as shelf cover. In RIF,storage racks,RIC.
40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. Cell phones,watch.
46-05-2 Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen
53A-09-1 Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3621510
Inspection Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Inspection Number: 1847674
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-26-1 Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pita bread in RIF. Corrected On Site.
41B-11-1 Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3621511
Inspection Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009
Inspection Number: 1847675
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 3
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-20-1 Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Box of dates for customers to help themselves. Corrected On Site.
08A-26-1 Critical. Observed raw beef stored over diced vegetables in 2 door RIC. Corrected On Site.
40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
41A-02-1 Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Sanitizer by packs of pita bread. Corrected On Site.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3181995
Inspection Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Inspection Number: 1666203
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 2
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
12A-22-1 Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Tortilla rolls Corrected On Site.
31-09-1 Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used to store portable fan. Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 3181996
Inspection Date: Monday, September 08, 2008
Inspection Number: 1666204
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 1
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
41B-09-1 Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Jug of home defense Corrected On Site.

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3 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 2988229
Inspection Date: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Inspection Number: 1620945
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 7
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cook rice in 2 door glass RIC. Repeat Violation.
02-26-1 Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ice cream container being reused for garlic sauce
12B-07-1 Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
22-17-1 Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sandwich make station
45-39-1 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. Abc. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
45-41-1 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. Abc and bc in grocery section
46-05-1 Critical. Observed obstructed exits in kitchen egress blocked by step ladder Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 2988230
Inspection Date: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Inspection Number: 1620946
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-22-1 Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. In 2 door RIC
08A-23-1 Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken over pork in RIF Corrected On Site.
09-04-1 Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
15-17-1 Fixed food-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Shelves where bottle drinks and can drinks are stored.
45-39-1 Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. Abc
46-05-1 Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. Broom,basket and vaccum cleaner blocking egress of exit
49-06-1 Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. Towels

Inspection For: MIDDLE EASTERN AROMAS
License Number: 1506025
License ID: 3662877
Inspection Visit ID: 2987090
Inspection Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Inspection Number: 1620850
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 5
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-22-1 Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of shell intact eggs over romain lettuce Corrected On Site.
08A-24-1 Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in storage freezer by fry vats. Chicken above beef Corrected On Site.
32-15-1 Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In men's and ladies restrooms
38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over sandwich unit.
47-05-1 Critical. Observed a cheater plug in use for digital scale and deli case Corrected On Site.

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No (0) Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007

NoticeEach inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day Middle Eastern Aromas, Melbourne may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at Middle Eastern Aromas, Melbourne.

A summary of violations found during inspections are listed in the Food Service Inspection boxes above. Cited are violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.

In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while Middle Eastern Aromas, Melbourne may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety.

Noncritical violations do not directly relate to foodborne illness risk, but are preventive measures that include practices and procedures which effectively control environmental conditions. Left uncorrected, noncritical violations can undermine the overall food safety program of an establishment and lead to the development of critical violations.

While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.

Violations listed refer to the revelant section of Florida regulation that has been observed to be deficient during the inspection. Each establishment must comply with the language of the inspection statement. For purposes of enforcement and compliance, the DBPR recognizes the status as printed on the inspection form, although the severity of the violation observed may warrant additional action regardless of its "critical/noncritical" designation.


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