ARCADE MONSTERS MELBOURNE
835 S BABCOCK ST, Melbourne FL 32901 · 954.849.1035
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
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/
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. Inspector provided had employee read and sign
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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. Jayden and Megan
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach small 2 door reach in freezer Shelves 2 door reach in cooler. Food debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt
Apr 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restaurant removed stove, oven, fryers, flat top and grill and replaced with 2 air fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezer and cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Salt
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Restaurant removed stove, oven, fryers, flat top and grill and replaced with 2 air fryers
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezer and cooler
Stored food not covered. Pizza crust. Walk in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Salt
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
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. Sydnee Surridge
Food stored on floor. Pizza boxes
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in cooked ground beef and fajita mix
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whipping cream and half and half. Walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink near back door
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training for employees. Several manager cards but no employee food handler cards. Bartender spoke with manager on phone claims they haven't completed the training yet
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky tape too close to ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Has hose hooked up to hand sink by cookline
Ceiling tile missing. Over beer storage in back hallway
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler, has gaskets and new threshold for door
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink, in process of fixing handles. Dumping mop water in mop sink still.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease, hoods being cleaned tonight scheduled Gaskets on reach in freezer black like substance
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups stored on floor in dry storage area
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.