Melbourne, Brevard County

LUCKY GARDEN

1270 N WICKHAM RD STE 48, Melbourne, FL 32935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Dec 4, 2025
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Dec 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

41-28-4

Detail 24227265

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Bleach on site not for food contact surfaces. Operator sent wife to go get correct bleach. Corrective Action Taken

03A-03-5

Detail 24227266

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 20 cartons of 18 eggs stored under prep table overnight.

01B-02-5

Detail 24227269

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 20 cartons of 18 eggs stored under prep table overnight.

53B-14-5

Detail 24227268

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.

14-01-5

Detail 24227272

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in msg container. Removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 24227273

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler has soiled wet cardboard on floor. Employee changed out cardboardCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24227271

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items, jacket, purse stored with dry storage paper goods. Manager removed personal items. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24227267

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of chicken on walk in freezer floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 24227270

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch and flour not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 24030686

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tub sitting in handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 24030687

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24027261

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); lo mien (48F - Cold Holding) operator states product was put in cook line cooler at 11am, 1.5 hrs ago, he is adding freon to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24027260

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tub sitting in handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator removed container Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24027262

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24027259

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

Jul 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 23864795

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked yesterday in walk in not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23864794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by back door have mold like substance and some have water damage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Time Extended

Jul 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-7

Detail 23863300

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in kitchen, landed on small piece of raw chicken, operator killed fly and wiped tabled clean with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23863304

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and cooked beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23863302

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in back store room area in cardboard box on shelf. Operator discarded box. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23863305

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on prep table raw chicken (68F - Cold Holding), several tubs out at once, operator put 2 tubs in walk in to rapid chill back to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-19-5

Detail 23863298

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Unbreaded chicken 70F on cook line. Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 23863303

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Sweet and sour chicken 2lbs. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23863297

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked yesterday in walk in not date marked. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23863307

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing by walk in freezer Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23863301

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by back door have mold like substance and some have water damage Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 23863308

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 sticky fly traps above prep table where chicken is being prepped. Operator moved chicken. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23863306

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers that store cooked chicken are cracked. Operator changed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23863299

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen peas and carrots on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

14-16-4

Detail 23457442

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cutting board has holes in it Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23457443

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. One expired

23-03-4

Detail 23457444

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of prep roll top cooler, and white upright freezer have old food debris in bottom

02D-01-5

Detail 23457441

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

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-05-4

Detail 23019368

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came in from outside and handled clean dishes without hand wash. Educated employee.

08A-05-6

Detail 23019365

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23019367

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed hand towel in handsink. Educated employee

36-32-5

Detail 23019366

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling by walk in is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22607809

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets and random items in handwashing sink by triple sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22607810

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet sour chicken prepared yesterday not date marked.

36-32-5

Detail 22607808

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing ceiling tile above walk in cooler Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22607807

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in dirty mop water.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22261405

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Hunts ketchup dented around rims of can

31B-03-4

Detail 22261403

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap at hand wash sink in dish pit area was congealed. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22261402

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in freezer, missing tile

50-09-4

Detail 22261404

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. License displayed expired April 1, 2023. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21998042

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat shrimp In walk in cooler Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21998049

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (51-67F - Cold Holding), found in back prep area on shelf placed in cooler to rapid chill. Had out thawing, educated on proper thawing method under refrigeration or under running cold water

03F-02-5

Detail 21998046

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. For cooked chicken, egg rolls or raw shelled eggs operator added time mark for items placed out at 11am Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21998048

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish pit area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21998050

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl no handle To scoop sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21998041

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cookline

25-05-4

Detail 21998044

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on floor in hallway Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21998045

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing cooked pork at room temperature Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21998043

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table and on cookline Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 21998051

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Stored on end of cookline on floor Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21998047

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on storage bins for white substance Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 21583230

High Priority - Raw chicken over raw steak in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21583227

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21583233

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. Three out of four cards for employees expired in September 2022.

41-17-4

Detail 21583225

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle above mop sink with red liquid Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21583221

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl to scoop soy sauce Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21583231

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

13-03-4

Detail 21583222

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees on cookline Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21583229

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 21583226

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease, scheduled for Monday Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 21583228

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing vinegar bottle top with handle as a scooper. Educated on why not to use this item Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21583232

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline

21-07-4

Detail 21583223

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested sanitizer bucket at 00ppm. Operator added bleach, rested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 21583224

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21106801

High Priority - Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp. Educated operator on proper storage. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21106798

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork at 48- 51F operator discarded

03A-02-5

Detail 21106794

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (48-51F - Cold Holding) on cookline, operator had it above fill line. Operator discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 21106803

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in freezer left over food debris Cutting board in dish pit area stained Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21106795

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wool scrubs brush in hand wash sink Pot in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21106799

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle will red liquid in dish pit area

36-32-5

Detail 21106796

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above single service items in storage broken ceiling tiles exposing insulation Above dry storage by back door black staining on ceiling tile and in disrepair

14-11-4

Detail 21106797

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in freezer Torn gasket on walk in freezer cooler

36-73-4

Detail 21106802

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station soiled left over food debris In walk in cooler floor accumulated food debris Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21106792

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21106800

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

25-06-4

Detail 21106793

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cookline Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 20779732

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white freezer bottom food debris

31A-11-4

Detail 20779737

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool brush in handwash sink at entrance of kitchen Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20779734

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using black bowl to scoop chicken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20779729

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen ceiling tiles stained

40-06-5

Detail 20779736

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle in prep area, discard by operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20779735

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer food debris on floor

08B-38-4

Detail 20779733

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer steak stored on floor Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20779731

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Gaskets on cookline unit Gaskets for walk in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20779730

Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncover shrimp in walk in Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20375597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 89° cold holding out for over 4.5 hours Operator discarded

31A-11-4

Detail 20375595

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes in sink Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20375600

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in flour plastic bottle with handle cut in half used as scoop Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20375596

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20375594

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20375601

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20375599

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

08B-12-5

Detail 20375598

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20375602

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site