HOLIDAY INN - VIERA
8298 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321.255.0077
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in kitchen area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needs a vacuum breaker piece underneath 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe in walk in freezer food still in boxes not stored 6 inches off the floor
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 cracked light shield above dish washer machine
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observe in banquet kitchen to go containers not inverted or protected. Operator inverted them
Sep 24, 2025Inspection 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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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays in kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted the to go trays
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 crack light shield in kitchen by dish washer machine
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto the floor under dish washer machine when dishwasher is on and going through its cycle.
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer cord is detached from dishwasher. Operator stated he will call maintenance
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 crack light shield in kitchen by dish washer machine
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink has a slow drain when water is on and off
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto the floor under dish washer machine when dishwasher is on and going through its cycle.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior is soiled with orange like substance
Light not functioning. Observed light burnt out in dry storage area
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield above dish washer machine is cracked
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto the floor under dish washer machine when dishwasher is on and going through its cycle.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink at bar area having a bucket in the sink. Operator corrected
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed Hand Wash Sink next 3 compartment sink in kitchen soap dispenser is unable to dispense soap. Observed at bar area Hand Wash Sink does not have soap. Operator corrected both
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in dishwasher area light shield is cracked and damaged
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook removing soiled plates while hands were gloves and then getting a single use plate for guest without removing soiled gloves and hand washing.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Whole raw apples need to be wash and wrap for protection on buffet.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Grid for ceiling tiles rusting not easily smooth or easily cleanable
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on cart top layer not inverted
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind prep table n storage room
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed old soiled egg products still on utensil need to be change, egg debris on serving utensil at 72 employee corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving large amount of food debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelving in walk in cooler
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washing machine tested at 0 ppm but was prime and retested at 100 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in kitchen area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken wings over Ready To Eat item. Employee corrected it
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guard provided for hot and cold buffet
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook removing soiled plates while hands were gloves and then getting a single use plate for guest without removing soiled gloves and hand washing.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop sale for open 3/4 gallon milk. Has expire date for 9/8. Employees discarded the item
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale for butter 24ea pc, cream cheese 3ea pc. Employee discarded it
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese and butter on buffet line not cold holding 41F or below
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes was at 125F hot holding on buffet line
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.3/4 open gallon of milk not date mark and expired on 9/8 stop sale
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan in place for tcs on buffet line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed febreeze bottle store with clean items, Also have cleaning supplies not labeled
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Whole raw apples need to be wash and wrap for protection on buffet.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Grid for ceiling tiles rusting not easily smooth or easily cleanable
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on cart top layer not inverted
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind prep table n storage room
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed old soiled egg products still on utensil need to be change, egg debris on serving utensil at 72° employee corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving large amount of food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffees filter not inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over Ready To Eat items. Employee corrected it
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelving in walk in cooler
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.