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CRUSH XI

923 E NEW HAVE AVE, Melbourne FL 32901 · 3213126067

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504081
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found four flying insects near back door near trash can.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $300

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2016032111May 5, 2016Sep 12, 2016$300

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 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 opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by cook line
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. Laura
Intermediate/53B-14-5
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Equipment in poor repair. Both make tables (center right and left) not operating chef moved all items to walk in cooler and will keep iced during operation prior to to inspection
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cook line
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three chefs preparing food for evening service with no beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in kitchen near cook line.
Basic/36-08-4/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table near hand was sink has no ambient thermometer inside. Small make table has no ambient thermometer.
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Mar 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found four flying insects near back door near trash can.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on window sill behind dry food storage racks near back door.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle in large make table 1 with no date prepared more than 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three chefs preparing food for evening service with no beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting clean bins on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in kitchen near cook line.
Basic/36-08-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under equipment soiled and dirty in ware washing area.
Basic/36-01-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by reach in cooler near window on cook line.
Basic/36-24-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table near hand was sink has no ambient thermometer inside. Small make table has no ambient thermometer.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Small reach in freezer soiled gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Observed approximately 8 roach pods behind make table in kitchen. One dead roach observed under rack near electrical panel A and computer registers in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two make tables on wall on cook line have food debris on bottom shelves.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled on all three sides of ware washing area, significantly worse on bottom section under triple sink and dish machine. Window sill behind storage shelves near back door soiled with dirt and debris behind food storage.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear 3x bottle kitchen
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cooked rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets single door make table #3 2 door reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cooked pork walk in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 3rd make table White upright freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in upright freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Stored food not covered. Butter reach in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary and chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. 3rd make table gaskets White freezer gasket
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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
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. Reise and Bryan
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime buildup on top
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks with customer food
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sm reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.opened drink in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers on Avacado
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (50F - Cold Holding), kept in bar cooler over night. Operator discarded
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (50F - Cold Holding) kept in over night
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs stored in hand sink at end of cookline
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Crab Benedict no asterisk, operator added asterisk Added asterisks to negori sour that contains raw shell egg white
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados still bearing stickers on cookline
Basic/08B-39-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine black like substance
Basic/36-27-5

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.