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CHEERS ON THE BEACH PUB AND GRILL

3830 S HWY A1A STE 2, Melbourne Beach FL 32951 · 321-914-0995

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505406
Grade history
MAY 25
NOV 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen Next unannounced inspection
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018030980Mar 29, 2018Aug 6, 2018$800
4--2017030559May 22, 2017Oct 11, 2017$1,800
4--2016021804Feb 1, 2016Jul 8, 2016$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen Next unannounced inspection
High priority/35A-02-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 9 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 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. O ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Saturday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Jill and Christina
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sauce
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area vents
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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. 2 pcs thawed tuna still vacuum sealed Operator discarded
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen by hand sink
Basic/36-24-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage. Cooked chicken parm. Walk in cooler Operator discarded.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Hood fan area
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen dishwasher area
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in coolers Fan filter ice machine
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. White refrigerator
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce. Walk in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked meatballs milk, heavy cream Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Intermediate/02C-03-5/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop used in marinara sauce
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Above stove
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dishwasher area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large board and several small ones
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler and reach in freezers Door large make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line and dishwasher area
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Fan filter ice machine
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over lemons. Walk in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop coleslaw Several others
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Above grill
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large board
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked cook line and walk in cooler
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Frying oil Vegetables walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ladle Handel in marinara sauce
Basic/10-06-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table. Hood filters Food debris under fryers Fan filter ice machine
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under counter reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Cheesecake
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gun nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Javier Bowen
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several cups used to scoop foods
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Above stove
Basic/36-36-4
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 salmon vacuum seal not broken
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gasket Upright freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line cracked
Basic/36-17-5
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Hood fan
Basic/36-62-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw pork chops over fries and mozzarella sticks in standing reach-in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for dump sink in bar. Will use bucket as dump sink in the future
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile is in disrepair over cookline
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in ware washing area
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Cup with no handle used to dispense coleslaw
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Hand wash sink soiled on cookline, gaskets on reach-in cooler and sides of fryer with accumulated grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster, operator stated they had ordered another one through Coca Cola
Basic/29-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. By hand wash sink and triple sink
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat desserts
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. *cutting boards *microwave *ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Light shield missing. Over prep table in kitchen
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic/14-20-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings, mashed potatoes, seafood salad, key lime pie in reach-in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.