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HIEX WEST MELBOURNE

2255 COASTAL LN, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 3213454186

Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1506774
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale: ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (51F - Cold Holding); white milk (51F - Cold Holding); egg mix (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Renee, has been working at establishment for three months but has not been given food worker training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Large reach in cooler two door in kitchen: ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (51F - Cold Holding); white milk (51F - Cold Holding); egg mix (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale: ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (51F - Cold Holding); white milk (51F - Cold Holding); egg mix (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (52F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water placed in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected 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. Renee, has been working at establishment for three months but has not been given food worker training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Large two door reach in cooler in kitchen: ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (51F - Cold Holding); white milk (51F - Cold Holding); egg mix (49F - Cold Holding); half and half (52F - Cold Holding). Not maintained at 41 or below.
Basic/14-74-7
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Food manager tested online, did not pass, she is currently waiting the waiting period to retest. She is planning to take test in person in cocoa and will complete by end of month Time Extended
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Steam table pan box stored on floor moved by employee
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5

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.