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DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES

784 S APOLLO BLVD, Melbourne FL 32901 · 3218635029

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1502581
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $300

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2015044860Aug 17, 2015Nov 6, 2015$300

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gasket
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gasket
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Mildred,Emily and Kim
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Michelle
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Michelle. Taking managers certification
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door glass cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Don Robinson
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Hasn't taken test yet. Time extended 2 week Time Extended
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. Michelle. Taking managers certification
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door glass cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Don Robinson
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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. Michelle. Taking managers certification
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank secured other one not secured
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door glass cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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. Michelle
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust buildup in corner of deflection shield
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in 3 door glass cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
Basic/38-07-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter drink machine
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed
Basic/21-38-4/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.