West Melbourne, Brevard County

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2251 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne, FL 32904

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Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
West Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24618589

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired on April 1, 2026. Log onto myfloridalicense.com or call 850-487-1395 to renew. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24618584

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food service manager not on site with four employees working. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24618588

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miguel only have employee reporting and have been employed more than 60 days.

53B-14-5

Detail 24618583

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. Ruby's and Sandra expired in 2025.

14-11-5

Detail 24618585

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door stainless reach in cooler all three doors have torn gaskets. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24618582

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap under door. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24618586

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs stored on oven handle on cook line. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24618587

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting machine. Meat slicer had wiping cloth under feet. Corrected On-Site

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24273408

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over pork in reach in cooler located in back. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24273410

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large make table bottom of cooler soiled with food debris.

41-17-4

Detail 24273409

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner above mop sink in unlabeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 24273403

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under pastry hot holding unit has broken off wall.

50-09-4

Detail 24273412

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed on wall. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24273406

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

14-11-5

Detail 24273404

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large make table has torn gasket on right door. Large reach in cooler with three doors has torn gaskets on each door. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24273405

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has small gap on bottom when fully closed. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 24273411

Basic - Light not functioning. Light under hood not operable. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24273407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large make table and large three doors reach in cooler have soiled gaskets. Chest freezer has soiled gasket.

Aug 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23923296

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables. Glass reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23923295

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

50-09-4

Detail 23923297

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

14-11-5

Detail 23923290

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket small reach make table Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23923291

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 23923293

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23923292

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and glass reach in cooler Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23923294

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

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 23839099

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23839097

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw pork Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23839096

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 23839092

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

13-03-4

Detail 23839095

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

14-11-5

Detail 23839098

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table

35B-01-4

Detail 23839093

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

36-62-4

Detail 23839091

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan

05-09-4

Detail 23839090

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door glass reach in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 23839094

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

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 23402837

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in potatos in reach in freezer- removed by owner Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23402836

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle removed by owner Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-09-4

Detail 22985085

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License Current - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Time Extended

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 20

09-20-5

Detail 22981941

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Touching ham without gloves

22-11-5

Detail 22981938

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Yellow Cutting board for raw steak operator educated

08A-20-5

Detail 22981923

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over whole muscle pork, and ground beef over raw muscle pork Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22981942

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked shredded beef dated 7/10 found 7/17 Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22981932

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked shredded beef dated 7/10 found 7/17

12A-09-4

Detail 22981929

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Worker cracked raw eggs then wiped gloves with towel and went back to cook line without changing gloves Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22981927

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 75 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 55 F - cold holding; sliced tomatoes 50 F - cold holding; Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22981926

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner over clean dishes

53A-05-6

Detail 22981940

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 22981934

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22981924

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. 3 new employees less than 60 days

31B-03-4

Detail 22981930

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 22981935

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filtet

14-01-5

Detail 22981939

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in frozen hash browns, operators removed Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22981933

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above steam table Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22981937

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License Current

24-08-4

Detail 22981925

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

10-20-4

Detail 22981928

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs placed on stove handle, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22981936

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

42-01-4

Detail 22981931

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket not hung up

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

38-07-4

Detail 22556737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish machine area - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Time Extended

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22537503

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 at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), bucket is empty and operator did not have a back up bucket. Setting up triple sink to use until bucket is replaced Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22537506

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board main cookline stained

41-17-4

Detail 22537507

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over triple sink and at front counter Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22537504

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22537505

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish machine area

23-03-4

Detail 22537501

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

25-05-4

Detail 22537502

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates stored on floor under counter Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22174947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket cookline unit - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22174948

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22166197

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (62F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); see stop sale kept in cooler over night - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Had unit worked on last week provided work order and invoice. Suggested to contact repair man. States cooler was cold this morning. Ambient air at 64F Ham 62F Tomatoes 61F Swiss cheese 63F Shredded cheese 59F All items in cooler prepared today at 9, suggested rapid chill on items and operator has cooler top open for lunch rush. Suggested rapid chill on items.will be back tomorrow to check cooler in working conditions. Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22166195

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22166194

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket cookline unit - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22166198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle with tongs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22166196

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Time Extended

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22138888

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. Dishwasher 00ppm for chlorine operator set up triple sink Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22138890

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22138886

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ham (62F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); stayed in cooler overnight see stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 22138884

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (62F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (61F - Cold Holding); see stop sale kept in cooler over night

41-17-4

Detail 22138883

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter

14-11-5

Detail 22138887

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket cookline unit

10-20-4

Detail 22138885

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle with tongs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 22138889

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

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 21835177

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat onions 2 door glass cooler Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21835172

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk front glass single door upright cooler Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21835168

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21835179

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by single glass door upright cooler

02C-02-5

Detail 21835171

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat 3 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21835166

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

16-21-4

Detail 21835170

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

14-11-5

Detail 21835178

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets both sandwich coolers

29-09-4

Detail 21835176

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink

10-20-4

Detail 21835169

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 21835173

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dishwasher

23-03-4

Detail 21835175

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

25-05-4

Detail 21835174

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable pans not inverted Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21835167

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over bread and milk 3 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 21533253

High Priority - Unwashed produce stored over cooked pork and bread. Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 21533256

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Tested dish machine, tested 0ppm, operator changed empty sanitizer jug, retested at 100ppm. Recommend testing sanitation level everyday. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21533255

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.email operator link to print out current license.

02D-01-5

Detail 21533254

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, rice and beans. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.