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FLAMES MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

1270 WICKHAM RD UNIT 40 · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3488986
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844890
DBPR license1506975

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority8 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 9

#15High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested, machine at 10pm, found sanitizer bucket empty, changed bucket and primed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flying insects in dish area on dirty dish cart.

#17High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chic peas in walk in cooler

#19High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – 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 beef over egg roll wrappers in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on, educated employee and removed gloves and rewashed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hummus and yogurt

Stop Sale
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (53F – Cold Holding); hummus (60F – Cold Holding) chef created ice bath that was ineffective, he corrected ice bath **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 8

#24Intermediate02C-03-5

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. 3 open gallon of milks no date mark

#25Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. New prep area with no hand wash sink.

#26Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#27Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon can be ordered undercooked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#28Intermediate51-16-7

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/. Operator took over another bay, doing prep in new area, not on plans. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in employee bathroom in new room **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#30Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#31Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Small prep room, prep sauces, no hot water.

Basic 14

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom #1, and #2.

#2Basic36-07-4

Basic – Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Prep sauce room has carpet.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in disrepair, and vent cover missing in employee bathroom. Ceiling tiles above 3cs are dusty

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensil on prep table not iverted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping into a pan that's above food in walk in cooler

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In new area, back door

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of soda stored on floor. Case of oil on floor, carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in product of rice **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas hanging on side of cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#13Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One light out under hood

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Syrup not labeled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.