HANGRY JOE'S MELBOURNE
1630 S WICKHAM RD, West Melbourne FL 32904
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUN 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen by back door
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025081231 | Nov 4, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2021041495 | Jul 16, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2020013084 | Feb 19, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $400 |
| 4--2016001865 | Nov 30, 2015 | Jan 27, 2016 | $560 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in back room.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler has no ambient thermometer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in back storage not stored to dry.
Mar 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 26 droppings observed inside restaurant. 9 on single service containers for use in food service, trays. 10 on floor in back storage area under racks. 1 in box of ketchup with ketchup packets eaten by rodents. 1 in box of salad dressing packets. 2 on top of plastic bin. 3 on top of brown spice container.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Open box of ketchup packets destroyed and eaten signs of rodent activity.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean pan lids soiled with old food debris on bottom rack of ware storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in back room.
Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Approximately 7 garbage bags open and in the back enclosure of premises. Not placed in dumpster that is approximately 50 yards from enclosure. Operator stated city did not come on Sunday as scheduled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler has open mayo 5 gallon bucket and soy garlic sauce mixture on floor.
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda on floor under front counter.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground in back of restaurant, not in grease receptacle. Possible from grease or mop water dumping on ground. Operator stated there was a spill that leaked out the back door on to pavement.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler has no ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top seal of ice cream reach in freezer soiled with debris.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids both open with maggots in trash. Approximately 50 yards from restaurant. Operator stated city did not come on Sunday and next pick up is Thursday.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on floor under front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table has standing water in bottom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in back storage not stored to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Used to clean make table and prep table, educated operator. Set up sanitizer bucket.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by microwave.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing strips on premises.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing dra in cover.
Food stored on floor. Mayo container on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer has soiled gaskets. Hood filter covers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has frozen food in the bottom.
Nov 5, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing device on site.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in bottle with no label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood filters soiled with grease. Prep tables in kitchen soiled with old food debris on bottom shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor near sticky rodent trap approximately 2'.
Nov 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 29 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate19 Basic
Show 29 findings ▾
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Used towel to dry gloved hand after touching raw frozen food.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Moving from raw thawed chicken to frozen fries.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings behind packed shelves used to store single service items in back room. Observed 2 rodent droppings behind water heater by triple sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging on clean containers rack facing ware.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk with no date marking in reach in cooler front of store, expired 10-24-25.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Second handwashing sink in kitchen blocked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink has frying basket inside it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing device on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand was sink in kitchen has no towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in bottle with no label.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding by fryers, approximately 1.5" gap. Possible entry point for rodents.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in female restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Make table had standing water in the bottom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tile floor behind fryers have approximately 1" of standing oil and three old waffle fries.
Food stored on floor. Mayo and pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour containers have scoop handles in flour.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 90f.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood filters soiled with grease. Prep tables in kitchen soiled with old food debris on bottom shelves.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean rack has bins and other ware with old food debris on them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table for raw chicken has old food debris on bottom shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service trays on floor in back room.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Establishment has old unused cold holding units and other debris in back of restaurant.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor near sticky rodent trap approximately 2'.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled oil saturated rags on floor under fryers.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found, one fly observed in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired in April, operator was issued AC in June and has still not renewed. Operator renewed license during inspection
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Missing poster or kit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Second hand wash sink in kitchen on cook line blocked by table with microwave on it, additional hand wash sink in back room blocked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat testing strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both front and kitchen hand was sinks missing paper towels.
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. No agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage area with blue liquid.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoops for dry spices.
Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover in mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
Ice bucket not inverted.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in salt, sugar, and flour.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In back kitchen window. Unplugged.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No poster on site.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler, had to use inspector thermometer to get ambient temperature.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers stacked as clean and ready for use.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Furniture in back of restaurant on the exterior, several hot holding and cold holding units.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in corner by ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar not labeled.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light switch for kitchen lighting has no plastic cover exposed wires.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stowed on floor by hand wash station in kitchen.
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen by back door
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over blue cheese dressing and whipped cream. Walk in cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table in front of sink by triple sink
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. Sent operator copy
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop powdered sugar
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Scoop broken handle in corn starch
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler. Broken
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup #10 can in dry storage top and bottom seam dents
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken marinated 52 F - cold holding; Cole slaw 50 F - cold holding; lettuce 50 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding; all items voluntarily discarded by manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken marinated 52 F - cold holding; Cole slaw 50 F - cold holding; lettuce 50 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding;
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in reach in cooler
Sep 27, 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.