West Melbourne, Brevard County

HOOTERS OF WEST MELBOURNE

695 PALM BAY ROAD, West Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
10 Basic
Aug 18, 2025
City
West Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

14-01-5

Detail 23965096

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

24-05-4

Detail 23965098

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans in storage area at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 23965091

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Pushed away from drain. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23965094

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses stacked wet at drink station in front of kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23965093

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make station bottom coolers not working, no food in storage repair parts ordered.

36-22-4

Detail 23965097

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at server area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23965095

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near pan storage not labeled.

23-03-4

Detail 23965100

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty need cleaning. Gaskets for reach in coolers on sauce line requires cleaning. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23965092

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in beer cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23965099

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pretzel in walk in freezer uncovered. Corrected On-Site

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 23594763

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can Nacho cheese. Dented at rim

53B-14-5

Detail 23594765

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. Christian

16-21-4

Detail 23594766

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23594761

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Several gaskets missing Gaskets placed by manager Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 23594762

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

23-03-4

Detail 23594764

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table drawer Gaskets make table Hood filters Repeat Violation

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 23136806

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23136805

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood fan and light shields of hood fan Gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23136804

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on plastic bins dry rack

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

12B-13-4

Detail 22734640

Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Red Bull in walk in beer cooler Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22734637

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22734642

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22734641

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

14-69-4

Detail 22734643

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

23-03-4

Detail 22734644

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

29-49-6

Detail 22734639

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22734638

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

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22470046

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in kitchen. Observed 5 live flying insects in service station. Observed 4 live flying insects in bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-51-5

Detail 22470044

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. DDBSA 700+ppm. Operator diluted to below 700ppm Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 22470047

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 12 liquor bottles behind bar have dead flies inside.

32-04-4

Detail 22470043

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door at rear of kitchen does not close under own weight

22-16-4

Detail 22470048

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance

29-17-4

Detail 22470045

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at each tap behind the bar

Jun 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22040774

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Small fly dry storage operator killed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22040776

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

23-03-4

Detail 22040775

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 21784284

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in soda storage area

22-20-5

Detail 21784285

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

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21385707

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp tempt at 57f, coolers breaker tripped, operator reset and rapid chilled shrimp. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21385710

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator disconnected hose. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21385708

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine has some build up.

35B-01-4

Detail 21385706

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap on left side of door looking from the inside of building.

14-69-4

Detail 21385709

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

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 20863363

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken 45°, burgers 44°, cooked wings 43-44°, raw shrimp 44°, all in under grill unit. No stop sale issued. Advised rapid chill to 41 or colder.

29-34-4

Detail 20863371

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. "Y" connection at mop sink with back flow preventer attached in wrong position. Repeat Violation

14-16-4

Detail 20863368

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Metal ice scoop with large divot.

53B-10-4

Detail 20863367

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employees birthdates are missing.

41-17-4

Detail 20863365

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

16-21-4

Detail 20863362

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine and doors heavily soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 20863364

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20863370

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

24-08-4

Detail 20863369

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

23-03-4

Detail 20863361

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.various gaskets in various units.

16-46-4

Detail 20863372

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

36-27-5

Detail 20863366

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dishwasher heavily soiled. Prep areas in kitchen moderately soiled.

Aug 30, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

16-21-4

Detail 20471426

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20471425

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop fries. Need utensil/scoop to obtain fries Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20471423

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks wait station Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20471420

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 2 stalls in ladies bathroom. Sanitary cans lids missing

13-04-4

Detail 20471421

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

24-08-4

Detail 20471424

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

36-62-4

Detail 20471427

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan

08B-12-5

Detail 20471422

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20423453

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. 0ppm Eco lab came and fixed 50ppm Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20423451

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20423455

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.plate used to scoop fries Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20423452

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

24-08-4

Detail 20423449

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans across from back prep area

21-12-4

Detail 20423450

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20423454

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