FM PIZZA OVEN
1437 HIGHLAND AVE, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-241-4890
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018049688 | Sep 4, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. renewed during inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer stored in hand sink in dishwashing area, employee moved strainer. Hand sink next to dump sink by dish room has drain line from drink machine draining into hand sink.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No test strips for dishwasher, chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced soap
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Ceiling tiles missing between dining room and dish room. And no ceiling in mop sink area
Gasket on pizza flip cooler is torn. Insulation exposed on inside of doors.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs next to hot well in standing water 82F, employee dumped water
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep bottle yellow liquid not labeled, manager labeled bottles
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler is heavily scored, has black marks and no longer cleanable
Hand wash sink in kitchen is very slow draining.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Flip top pizza station cooler
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towels and pan to roast veggies
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine lid has moderate black mold like substance build up. Manager on duty cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 2022. Called office, got a copy of current license, emailed to manager on duty.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on salad cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 2 fridge 1, front fridge. Roll top cooler not working and not in use. Manager states a new one has been ordered.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in room in Dans closet
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to triple sink draining very slowly
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Empty tank by back door not secured. Empty tanks have pressure in them and should be secured.
Food stored on floor. Case of lemonade stored on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour for pizzas not labeled.
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.