GOURMET CHEESE STEAK & PIZZA CO INC
775 S BABCOCK ST, Melbourne FL 32901 · 321.626.3944
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st, 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking possibly from roof. Water observed dripping into hood filters and behind flat top stove Also ceiling tiles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing several in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors make table Hood filters. Hood fan Gaskets reach in freezer and refrigerator Shelves over mixer
Stored food not covered. Frozen pizza
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Operator forgot to change times. Corrected
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked onions and cooked ground beef. Walk in cooler
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. Troy Manager had employee take test during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Outside make table doors Gaskets reach in freezer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Pizza recently came out Educated new pizza cook on time plan
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. 2 new employees had sign during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by pizza oven Sent operator copy
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket pizza make table Hood filters Gasket both reach in freezers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Pizza slices. Cook forgot
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket pizza make table Gasket chest freezer front Hood filters Gaskets and door both upright freezers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Heather
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen and dining area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Front make table and cooler not working. Operator is not using at this time waiting for repair Gasket reach in upright cooler Gasket small white refrigerator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By fryer. Kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+. Corrected to 50ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler 45f ambient Gaskets reach in cooler 2 door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter Gaskets reach in freezers and coolers
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles throughout dining area are damaged.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on mixer cord
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer under pizza boxes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have build up of food debris.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Walk in cooler fan leaking.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored protected.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine bin, and chest freezer not being used.
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Through dinning room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under mixer Under fryers heavy debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Ice build up in white reach in freezer
Ice machine and white chest freezer- unused equipment on the premises.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By pizza station
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked onions and peppers (55F - Cooling);
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st, 2023
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over ready to eat fries in reach in white freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); whole milk cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated ham and turkey
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler and freezer soiled Interior of white reach in cooler soiled Interior of microwaves left over food Slicer left over food debris
tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on handler of slicer
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Through dinning room
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza peels cracked
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under mixer Under fryers heavy debris
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Ice build up in white reach in freezer
Ice machine and white chest freezer- unused equipment on the premises.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/ scoops stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and wall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By pizza station
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.