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HELL N BLAZES BREWING CO

1002 E NEW HAVEN AVE STE 215, Melbourne FL 32901 · 321 821 4052

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats240
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506832
Grade history
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. Operator claimed Terminex was out yesterday and put glue traps in kitchen 6 traps approximately 10 dead roaches in each trap Operator called terminex to come out today and remove traps and replace with new traps No live roaches present at inspection
Basic/35A-03-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
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 walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach make table
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan and filters Gaskets chest freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and fry seasoned flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Operator claimed Terminex was out yesterday and put glue traps in kitchen 6 traps approximately 10 dead roaches in each trap Operator called terminex to come out today and remove traps and replace with new traps No live roaches present at inspection
Basic/35A-03-4/Return visit Feb 5, 2026 · All old traps discarded with dead roaches Approximately 15 new traps set with 10 dead roaches total Exterminator will return daily for 1 week to replace traps Recommend next day callback by supervisor on duty Time Extended
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Operator claimed Terminex was out yesterday and put glue traps in kitchen 6 traps approximately 10 dead roaches in each trap Operator called terminex to come out today and remove traps and replace with new traps No live roaches present at inspection
Basic/35A-03-4
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry make table
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Caramel syrup
High priority/01B-01-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Biscuits chest freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets small reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Flour. Dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets reach in chest freezers
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked mahi. Walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 6, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Sarah Culvin
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor. Carrots walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Gram cracker crust
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veggie burger (50F - Cold Holding), suggest rapid chill on item, operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Using soufflé up to scoop deli mustard in cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cookline
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink, manager has on order
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.