FROZEN PELICAN
854 N SR 21, Melrose FL 32666 · 352.475.3015
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in storage room, coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (56F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in cooler over night, operator observed cooler setting not correct and adjusted. Operator labeled containers to be discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave at front counter with food debris build up. Ice cream freezer at front counter with debris on shelf dividers.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection four food handling employees present with no food manager present.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand wash sink behind front counter. Per operator waiting on replacement part.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in storage room, coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (56F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in cooler over night, operator observed cooler setting not correct and adjusted. Operator labeled containers to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in storage room, coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (56F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in cooler over night, operator observed cooler setting not correct and adjusted. Operator labeled containers to be discarded.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Over four food handling employees present with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager present at conclusion inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jug of water for customers stored on floor of storage room. Operator relocated.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers at front counter not inverted or covered. Operator inverted the containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container missing label. Operator labeled the container.
Jul 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At time of inspection establishment utilizing outdoor cooking trailer with a flat top grill and table top electric fryers to prepare food for the establishment. Trailer has liftable siding openings with screens hanging down for protection from flies. No hood system, hand wash sink or three compartment sink and no running water on the food trailer.
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of employee medicine stored on top of reach in cooler in the exterior food trailer. Operator relocated the medicine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test three compartment sink when set up with bleach.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At time of inspection establishment utilizing outdoor cooking trailer with a flat top grill and table top electric fryers to prepare food for the establishment. Trailer has liftable siding openings with screens hanging down for protection from flies. No hood system, hand wash sink or three compartment sink and no running water on the food trailer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At time of inspection establishment correctly utilizing time as public health control with no written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food being prepared outside. Establishment utilizing trailer with open sidings covered by a screen behind the establishment to cook and prepare food for the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor outside of the exterior food trailer.
Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside of the back door of the establishment, food stored on trailer with open sidings behind establishment in reach in cooler and on shelves.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in bulk ice container.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Exterior food trailer has tabletop electric fryers to cook fries with no hood system.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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