Melbourne Beach, Brevard County

STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE

522 OCEAN AVE, Melbourne Beach, FL 329512524

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Feb 20, 2026
City
Melbourne Beach
County
Brevard
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.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 24385712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both make tables Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24385713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler and freezer Door freezer small white refrigerator Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24385711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Time Extended

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24359580

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. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24359578

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chef filled pot in sink on cook line

22-20-5

Detail 24359577

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 24359583

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24359582

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop seafood breading Cup used to scoop sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24359585

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both make tables Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24359579

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler and freezer Door freezer small white refrigerator Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24359581

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24359584

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breading Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

01C-03-4

Detail 23936070

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23936075

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23936067

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fillet. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23936076

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop lobster flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23936069

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table both Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23936073

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets several freezers Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 23936072

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23936071

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23936077

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan Gasket reach in freezer

16-46-4

Detail 23936074

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23936068

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lobster flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 23661792

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. 0 ppm. Lines to dishwasher in wrong chemicals Switched 75ppm Dishwasher at bar 0 ppm. Not pulling sanitizer. Will call rep and wash in other dishwasher Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23661803

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23661791

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. Heavy cream. Opened yesterday Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23661797

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23661796

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ryan, Lexi, Jennifer, Nicole and Drew Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23661790

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop brown sugar. Sugar. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23661799

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23661795

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets chest freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 23661801

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23661798

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23661793

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Educated. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23661802

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan. 1 out 1 missing Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23661794

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad make table

02D-01-5

Detail 23661800

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 23307994

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. 0 ppm. Will call for repair eco lab. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired Repeat Violation

29-37-4

Detail 23307986

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 23307993

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23308001

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters

22-02-4

Detail 23307995

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn nozzle bar Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23307991

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lobster and cooked meatballs. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23308000

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joey

14-01-5

Detail 23307996

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour Cup used to scoop sugar Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23307987

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23307989

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23307990

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23307998

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door bottom

14-69-4

Detail 23307992

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezers Walk in freezer

36-62-4

Detail 23307988

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan. Missing

23-03-4

Detail 23307997

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

02D-01-5

Detail 23307999

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breading Sugar Corrected On-Site

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22771414

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. Operator called eco lab Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22771404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, ber blanc and bernaise added to time plan Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 22771413

Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22771405

Basic - Ceiling vents over walkway soiled with accumulated dust. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22771409

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 22771403

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

29-09-4

Detail 22771408

Basic - Faucet/handle at hand wash sink on cookline broken

23-03-4

Detail 22771412

Basic - Gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled with food debris

10-07-4

Detail 22771410

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

16-46-4

Detail 22771411

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 22771406

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar and on prep line

10-17-4

Detail 22771407

Basic - knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-05-4

Detail 22204729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 22204730

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Time Extended

Aug 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 13Total: 27

35A-02-6

Detail 22192611

High Priority - 20 plus Live, small flying insects in bar area around hand sink.

22-41-4

Detail 22192631

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. 0 ppm

08A-02-6

Detail 22192622

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in cooler drawers - not all products commercially packaged. In the cook line cooler drawer raw lobster over cooked grits and crab cakes. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22192633

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Escargot ambient cooling over night

03A-02-5

Detail 22192621

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half n half 50F manager discarded Corrective Action Taken

03D-06-5

Detail 22192627

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Escargot open last night and placed in cooler overnight

01C-05-4

Detail 22192634

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 22192613

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31A-10-4

Detail 22192636

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. By coffee station

53A-03-7

Detail 22192625

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew

22-02-4

Detail 22192619

Intermediate - Interior of large ice machine soiled.

53A-01-7

Detail 22192629

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rebecca and Mark

11-26-1

Detail 22192618

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. Provided a copy to manager

41-17-4

Detail 22192626

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on chemical rack Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22192630

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-36-4

Detail 22192624

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In mop sink room

24-07-4

Detail 22192612

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife sharpener stones

14-38-4

Detail 22192616

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On dry storage rack

10-04-5

Detail 22192620

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.

08B-38-4

Detail 22192614

Basic - Jugs of oil stored on floor.

36-64-5

Detail 22192617

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

25-06-4

Detail 22192628

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans

23-03-4

Detail 22192615

Basic - Soda gun holster at the bar soiled. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22192623

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar cooler

08B-17-4

Detail 22192635

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over with ready-to-eat cheese.

36-27-5

Detail 22192610

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dry storage heavily soiled with dust, dirt and cobwebs where canned food products are stored.

02D-01-5

Detail 22192632

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour container.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21924551

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese crumbles (46-51F - Cold Holding), operator added bag of ice to rapid chill. Retemped at 43F Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21924555

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of dumping in hand sink at entrance to cookline

31B-02-4

Detail 21924554

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in entrance of kitchen Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21924553

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21924556

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on app station coming off Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 21924550

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21924546

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21924547

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 82F Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21924557

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease, scheduled for 10 days out Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 21924552

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21924549

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temp thawing raw shrimp Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21924548

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

01C-03-4

Detail 21345752

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02C-03-5

Detail 21345744

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. Heavy cream Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21345746

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board both sandwich coolers

16-37-1

Detail 21345750

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips no good Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21345742

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21345749

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21345748

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets large sandwich cooler Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21345747

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21345751

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in refrigerator

16-46-4

Detail 21345745

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21345743

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed oranges over rte carrots walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 20

02C-03-5

Detail 21018920

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. Milk Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21018918

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21018913

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21018916

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

31B-02-4

Detail 21018927

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both sinks Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21018923

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21018914

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour corn starch Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21018908

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler and portable boards

12B-07-4

Detail 21018922

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

08B-49-4

Detail 21018909

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks in reach in freezer. Educated Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21018919

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys prep table shelf Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21018921

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef

14-11-4

Detail 21018910

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sandwich cooler Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21018915

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lamb in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21018911

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21018917

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back sink by grill Inspector provided one

23-03-4

Detail 21018924

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets sandwich cooler Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21018925

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21018912

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread in freezer Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21018926

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

02C-03-5

Detail 20585350

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. Milk

22-02-4

Detail 20585356

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) can opener 2)ice machine- also front of machine under lid heavily rusted

31A-11-4

Detail 20585357

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A drain line is in the hand wash sink server area

51-11-4

Detail 20585351

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20585358

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) gasket salad cooler Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20585349

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment

08B-38-4

Detail 20585354

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20585355

Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 20585353

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets salad cooler 2)hand wash sink server area

29-08-4

Detail 20585361

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.

14-20-4

Detail 20585359

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Several areas in the kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 20585352

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep area

08B-17-4

Detail 20585362

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables/ fruit stored above the couscous Walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 20585360

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Condiment cup to scoop flour