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FORD'S GARAGE

5480 LAKE ANDREW DR, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-405-3673

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats256
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507270
Grade history
AUG 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

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

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed large CO2 Tank ice machine area not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink fry station side pipe leaking little bit of water
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed chemical hose from dispenser touching the bottom of mop sink. Manager cut off piece of the hose. So the hose won't touch the bottom of mop sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed at front bar area both hand washing station not having paper towels. Manager refill paper towels dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Observed hand wash sink next to fry station not having a hand wash sign. Manager put up a hand washing sign up at hand wash station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitize bucket stored directly on the floor. Operator
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on cook line squeeze bottle containing clear water not labeled. Operator
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.