FRANKIES ITALIAN DELI
2595 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-430-9834
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Was due April 1, 2025. Operator paid at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 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. Deneen and Daniel do not have training.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink front of store hot water handle just spins.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap bottom back door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler back kitchen.
May 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small make table front of store cutting board soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. New owner does not have certificate for food manager. No proof on site.
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. Deneen and Daniel do not have training.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink front of store hot water handle just spins.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to print new license old license is didplayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys and medicine stored on prep table near front hand wash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Small make table used for cold cuts not working, operator using ice until repaired.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap bottom back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves used for reheating soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Was due April 1, 2025. Operator paid at time of inspection.
Pizza prep station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Dough station
Raw shell eggs stored over RTE foods in the reach in cooler, recommend placing eggs on bottom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta salad 47f in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad found at 47f stored overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food cheese cakes and tiramisu require date.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Frank's card expired in July.
Interior of reach in cooler at the hot cool station has old food debris and water accumulated.
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. Inspector sent to operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizzas cooked and kept for four hours but no plan approved.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli case 3 had thermometer off by 6 degrees.
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. Donna and Anita did not have cards in restaurant.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HWS faucet handle on hot side not operable.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink on prep table near make table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap bottom of rear door.
Exterior of hot station cooler, two door cooler, and three door cooler solid with food debris. Pizza oven handle soiled.
Floor soiled under equipment.
Gaskets on hot station cooler torn and stand up freezer in back.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food crumbs and spray found in microwave. Food debris found in convection oven.
Stored food not covered. In household freezer cooked frozen food not covered or dated, operator said it was cooked last night.
Wet mop heads stored under reach in cooler to catch water.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Interior of reach in coolers need wiped down, have old food debris spilled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, license posted expired April 1, 2022
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cooler for cannoli makecstation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind slicer is soiled
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli glass case #2 (); lasagna (45F - Cold Holding); eggplant (44F - Cold Holding); lasagna (44F - Cold Holding); stuffed pepper (44F - Cold Holding)
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush Used in oil on pizza make table. Operator discarded.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in Parmesan. Operator discarded.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Interior of reach in coolers need wiped down, have old food debris spilled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, license posted expired April 1, 2022
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cooler for cannoli makecstation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind slicer is soiled
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza on display
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of hand sinks being used as dump sinks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to slicer, and sink in kitchen
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front sink next to cannoli make table
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in Parmesan cheese
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting for sandwiches
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryer in kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw chicken over lemon tarts and raw beef.
Raw shell eggs over tarts in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza pie made at 11
Interior of front line reach in coolers soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line hot water handle appears stripped
Oct 10, 2023Inspection 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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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By dessert cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on pizza cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in back storage area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooler cutting board
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.