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28 NORTH

2250 TOWN CENTER AVE STE 101, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-241-1159

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506831
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
6 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Grilled station reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime it and still reading 0ppm. Owner did call maintenance for dish washer machine will be here in next hr. Owner has told employees not to use dish washer machine until maintenance fix it
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Owner removed and discarded the bowls
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handles owner removed tongs
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Owner removed wiping cloth from under cutting board
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pantry station reach in cooler shelves are rusted. Owner does have new shelves and did install the new one in station
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Grilled station reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle hand wash sink next upright reach in cooler pipe is leaking. Owner tightened up pipes
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen ceiling vents are soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded the it
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to salad station
Basic/31B-04-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad and grilled station reach in cooler shelving is rusted and starting to peel
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad and grill station
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Green cutting board on cook line is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station and under the counter reach in cooler on cook line both have standing water on the bottom
Basic/29-49-6
Walk in cooler #2 door gaskets is soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in dish are not having paper towels in towel dispenser. Operator refilled paper towel dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator started to clean exterior of dish washer machine
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Both walk in cooler gaskets are soiled with black like substance. Operator clean gasket
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongues on equipment handle
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed ice machine and both ice bin at bar interior is soiled with black like substance. Operator started to clean all three ice machine and ice bin
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed in dry storage are deli cups use has scoops in food container bin use as a scoop with no handle. Operator discard the deli cups
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler tomatoes cream bisc store in walk in cooler over 24 hrs reaching temp 41 or below not covered. Operator covered the food
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish washing machine at bar area not properly sanitizing reading 0ppm. Told operator to discontinue the bar DM and use the kitchen dish washing machine to pro sanitize glass ware
High priority/22-49-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink in dish area employee use hand Wash sink to fill up bucket. Employee re-educated
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in walk in cooler not having ambient air thermometer. Operator
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed Hand Wash Sink at bar area not having bar sign. Operator
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled. Operator
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco steak no date
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Heavy whipping cream not date mark at front line Time Extended
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 8 high priority.

8 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
6 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
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
High priority/22-41-4
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
High priority/03G-04-5
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
High priority/03G-05-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish and raw pork chops over pasteurized eggs.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP of fish
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle cooler on cook line; sliced cheese (45 to 48F - Cold Holding); date cream (51F - Cold Holding); poblano (42F - Cold Holding); cooked taco meat (46F - Cold Holding); cooked egg whites Sauté cooler heavy cream 50F
High priority/03A-02-5
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-43-1
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. New hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco steak no date
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
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. Middle cook line coils froze up
Basic/14-74-7
Hood moderately soiled.
Basic/36-51-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
Basic/31B-04-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.