West Melbourne, Brevard County

SPIROS TAVERNA

225 PALM BAY RD STE 172, West Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Jun 2, 2026
City
West Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24603689

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook changed gloves no hand wash. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24603687

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. Two quarter of heavy whipping cream opened with no date. Thrown out. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24603688

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with food debris top of dish machine. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24603682

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins on drying rack. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24603686

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket upper right hand drawer reach in cooler under griddle. Reach in freezer upper right door gasket torn.

10-20-4

Detail 24603684

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

22-08-4

Detail 24603690

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24603683

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under griddle gaskets soiled with food debris. Make table door gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

35B-03-4

Detail 24603691

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rags used to prevent door from closing fully. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24603685

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cook line.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 24256922

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Tiara, Marshall, and Nia have not been given food handler training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24256919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler under grill is not keeping food cold. All items around 48f cold holding. Thermostat says 35f cold holding. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: After cooler was cleaned noticed gaskets on top are ripped and not sealing. Most likely cause of bad temperatures. Owner is going to ice the bottom of both sides and temp cooked meats on the upper sections. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24256920

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Need to print the new license and post it. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24256921

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins with old labels on drying rack. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Time Extended

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 24254969

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over soup and cheese in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 24254968

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. reach in cooler under grill; American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); falafel (48F - Cold Holding); hamburger (48F - Cold Holding); lamb burger (48F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 24254964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. reach in cooler under grill; American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); falafel (48F - Cold Holding); hamburger (48F - Cold Holding); lamb burger (48F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24254959

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers have soiled shelves. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24254958

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. Tiara, Marshall, and Nia have not been given food handler training.

16-21-4

Detail 24254965

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of ware washing machine soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 24254954

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Dish ware stored next to cook line soiled with food debris.

14-74-7

Detail 24254963

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler under grill is not keeping food cold. All items around 48f cold holding. Thermostat says 35f cold holding.

50-09-4

Detail 24254957

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Need to print the new license and post it.

24-08-4

Detail 24254961

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24254956

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in storage area. Potatoes and gravy stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24254955

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table, reach in cooler, reach in freezer, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer have soiled gaskets.

16-46-4

Detail 24254970

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins with old labels on drying rack.

25-05-4

Detail 24254962

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serves items stored on floor in storage area, recommended six inch plastic pieces. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 24254960

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled dry wash clothes in use on cook line. Educated operator and set up a sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24254967

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table has standing water in bottom shelf. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24254966

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near dish ware and steam table soiled with food debris.

Jul 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 15

08A-04-5

Detail 23871417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell egg over unwashed lettuce. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23871420

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23871418

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

11-26-1

Detail 23871413

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. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23871407

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

16-21-4

Detail 23871408

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

50-09-4

Detail 23871410

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

24-08-4

Detail 23871414

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

14-11-5

Detail 23871421

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door gasket Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23871411

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 23871416

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

36-62-4

Detail 23871415

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 23871412

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Gasket reach in freezer Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23871409

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups on floor dry storage Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23871419

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

May 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

02C-01-5

Detail 23797503

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tzatziki sauce, labeled for correct day - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended

02D-02-4

Detail 23797499

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Creamy Greek dressing made offsite and packaged in reusable mayonnaise containers not labeled or dated appropriately - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23797500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table in front of grill - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23797504

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23797501

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23797502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 23797498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service service tray box on floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: Time Extended

May 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23793943

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. Chlorine ppm 25 Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23793950

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken overprepped onion and unwashed vegetables Eggs over unwashed vegetables

02C-01-5

Detail 23793951

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tzatziki sauce, labeled for correct day

01B-02-5

Detail 23793948

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. gyro meat 50 F - cold holding; cooked chicken 48 F - cold holding; sliced cheese 50 F - cold holding; potatoes wedges 50 F - cold holding;

03A-02-5

Detail 23793944

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat 50 F - cold holding; cooked chicken 48 F - cold holding; sliced cheese 50 F - cold holding; potatoes wedges 50 F - cold holding; Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 23793952

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Creamy Greek dressing made offsite and packaged in reusable mayonnaise containers not labeled or dated appropriately

06-09-1

Detail 23793942

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi and tilapia

14-09-4

Detail 23793945

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table in front of grill

14-11-5

Detail 23793946

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn

35B-01-4

Detail 23793954

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23793953

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pepperoncini bucket and chicken base and frying oil in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 23793949

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

25-05-4

Detail 23793947

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service service tray box on floor