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2251 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32904 · 3214583816
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $350
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021002005 | Jan 6, 2021 | Apr 26, 2021 | $150 |
| 4--2015038325 | Jul 23, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Equipment in poor repair. Three door stainless reach in cooler all three doors have torn gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap under door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs stored on oven handle on cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting machine. Meat slicer had wiping cloth under feet.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large make table bottom of cooler soiled with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner above mop sink in unlabeled bottle.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under pastry hot holding unit has broken off wall.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed on wall.
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has small gap on bottom when fully closed.
Light not functioning. Light under hood not operable.
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, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket small reach make table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table and glass reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw pork
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above make table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door glass reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in potatos in reach in freezer- removed by owner
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle removed by owner
Jul 18, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License Current
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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;
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner over clean dishes
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on water filtet
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in frozen hash browns, operators removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above steam table
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License Current
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs placed on stove handle, operator removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket not hung up
Jan 11, 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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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish machine area
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board main cookline stained
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over triple sink and at front counter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish machine area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates stored on floor under counter
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket cookline unit
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Aug 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket cookline unit
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle with tongs
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st
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
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket cookline unit
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle with tongs
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
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.