TASTY MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

Name: TASTY MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Address: 6178 GUNN HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33625, US
Rating: 0

6178 GUNN HWY, TAMPA, FL 33625

License #3919004

🥙 Mediterranean ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 28, 2026 · 5 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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TASTY MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 118 total violations — 29 critical, 31 major, 58 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 66°F at 3:57 PM stored overnight inside the walk-in cooler.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for two employee. One employee restrained hair at time of inspection.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice 66°F at 3:57 PM stored overnight inside the walk-in cooler. Rice was cooled inside the same pot the rice was cooked in.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice 66°F at 3:57 PM stored overnight inside the walk-in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 66°F at 3:57 PM stored overnight inside the walk-in cooler. Fried beef kibbe 48°F at 4 PM store overnight inside the walk-in cooler. Raw Beef kebabs 49°F at 4:04 PM stored inside the walk-in cooler at 10 AM. Raw Lamb kebabs 50°F at 4:04 PM stored inside the walk-in cooler at 10 AM. Raw Chicken kebabs 49°F at 4:04 PM stored inside the walk-in cooler at 10 AM. Cooked Stuffed grape leaves 58°F at 4:04 PM stored inside the walk-in cooler at 10 AM.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
[35A-03-4] 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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line cook oven heavily soiled on front line cook
[23-03-4] 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.
[29-11-4] 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.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with water and sauces not labeled inside establishment.
[35A-05-4] 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.
[35A-23-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
[51-16-7] Call back not yet due until May 25, 2026.
[53B-09-4] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf between mop sink and three compartment sink.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with water and sauces not labeled inside establishment.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
[35A-03-4] 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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line cook oven heavily soiled on front line cook
[23-03-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked wheat and oil for meat marination not covered in front line reach in cooler.
[29-11-4] 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.
[35A-05-4] 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.
[35A-23-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
[51-16-7] Call back not yet due until May 25, 2026.
[53B-09-4] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf between mop sink and three compartment sink.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with water and sauces not labeled inside establishment.
[14-31-5] 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.
[29-11-4] 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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
[35A-03-4] 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.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line cook oven heavily soiled on front line cook
[23-03-4] 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.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked wheat and oil for meat marination not covered in front line reach in cooler.
[08B-17-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[35A-05-4] 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.
[35A-23-4] 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.
[41-10-4] 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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[51-16-7] 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.
[53B-09-4] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on chemical shelf between mop sink and three compartment sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08A-05-6] 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.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed fruit fly on reach in cooler next to sandwich press.
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Observed a trash can overflowing on to the floor. In the employee bathroom.
[24-13-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed a Gyro Warmer stored in employee bathroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[33-10-4] Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed trash around the dumpster.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave next to freezer.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[29-08-4] 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] Stored food not covered. Observed frozen burgers in freezer uncovered. In standing freezer next to microwave.
[01B-02-5] 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] 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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of febreeze stored over food contact surface. In front storeroom.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with rust on blade.
[02B-01-5] 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] 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
[02C-02-5] 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] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of spray cleaner not lableled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[40-06-5] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at cook line.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[22-08-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the handwash sink soiled with grease and food debris.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves, paper and food debris in handwash sink on cook line.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hadil Simreen.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.