CROWNE PLAZA
2605 N HWY A1A, Melbourne FL 32903 · 321-777-4100
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found by hand sink by dry storage, 1 by cook line hand sink and 1 by melon on breakfast bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026020127 | Jan 27, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2026010146 | Nov 25, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2025064845 | Jun 26, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, heavily soiled under equipment Cove molding/baseboards throughout kitchen are heavily soiled
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
1 Live, small flying insects found by hand sink by dry storage, 1 by cook line hand sink and 1 by melon on breakfast bar
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping found under breakfast bar area where cold plate. 2 droppings beside ice machine next to dry storage 1 dropping on top of dish washer 1 dropping under triple sink. 5 droppings total
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled utensils in hand sink next to cook line. Chef removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in bottles in wait staff area, server labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dessert/cold prep area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup no handle in rice used to scoop. Chef removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda bibs. Manager chained tank.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen next to walk in, tile missing in front of house dry storage
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under triple sink, foam filled in, foam chewed. Cove molding by office in poor repair.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bar area entrance, manager discarded. 1 dead roach under triple sink, chef discarded. 2 total
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, heavily soiled under equipment Cove molding/baseboards throughout kitchen are heavily soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen behind ice machine and hand wash sinks
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in server area is broken. Cove molding between office and walk in, ne tvto hand washing sink is missing cove molding.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile on cook line in front if oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease.
Nov 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above ham in reach in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken date marked 11-9-25. Today is 11-25-25
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings under cold plate cabinet on buffet line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Risotto not date marked. Made 2 days ago, chef date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in server area is broken. Cove molding between office and walk in, ne tvto hand washing sink is missing cove molding.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in glue trap. 1 dead roach next to glue trap under breakfast buffet cabinets. Manager had employee clean out cabinets.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee relocated drink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile on cook line in front if oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp under running water in hand wash sink. Manager corrected. Strainer in hes in bar area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line in front of oven.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. End of cook line cooler.
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By office on end where walk in cooler is.
Food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler, pan is set under dripping water to catch water.
Jun 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found about 25 small flying insects by sautéed line. Under hand wash sink. 15 more behind bread rack next to large mixer. 10 additional small flying insects in dry storage. 5 additional under inside bar area. Total 55
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By office on end where walk in cooler is.
Food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler, pan is set under dripping water to catch water.
Jun 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cranberry sauce dented on rim of can. Manager discarded.
Live, small flying insects found about 25 small flying insects by sautéed line. Under hand wash sink. 15 more behind bread rack next to large mixer. 10 additional small flying insects in dry storage. 5 additional under inside bar area. Total 55
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area has black mold like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink inside bar area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By office on end where walk in cooler is.
Food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler, pan is set under dripping water to catch water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have grease build up Heavy debris under counter at inside bar area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Heavy standing water in reach in drink cooler in outside bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under table where slicer sits is soiled
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher in kitchen next to cold side.
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pico
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (92F - Hot Holding) white rice (112F - Hot Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half not date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at bar have some black mold like substance build up
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in server area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle at bar
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage, teriyaki sauce
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher in kitchen next to cold side.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris on underside of slicer blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in spray bottle not labeled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink in reach in cooler in pantry area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cambros wet nesting
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken. Manager discarded microwave.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in dish pit area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat wings.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped dirty silverware, then grabbed 2 waters to serve.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of mixer guard soiled with food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on deep freezer torn in dessert area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested Dishmachine 3x, no color change on either strip.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat wings.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped dirty silverware, then grabbed 2 waters to serve.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of mixer guard soiled with food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish pit area has scrubbies, empty jar and filter stored in it, chef removed items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
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. 5 mahi, 6 salmon, 5 snapper, thawed not removed from vacuum packaging. Chef discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on deep freezer torn in dessert area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse, raw shrimp found at 45F in bottom of tall reach-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp- 45F, see stop sale.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Ppm 500+, operator diluted, retested at 400ppm
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near dry storage
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean dish-ware stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash, creamer dishes. Operator educated dishwasher and had them all rehashed
Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on tall reach-in cooler torn
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready to eat red onions.
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.