HOOTERS
695 PALM BAY RD, West Melbourne FL 32904
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in kitchen. Observed 5 live flying insects in service station. Observed 4 live flying insects in bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024006868 | Nov 29, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 2 Employee changed gloves no wash. Educated and corrected.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. HVAC vents soiled with mold like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover off.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on top of make table.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Cabinet reach in freezer bottom right door not sealing when closed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at bar is broken and not usable. Sink is one of two hand wash sinks at bar.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop sink.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine is soiled with mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop food on cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler drawers on cook line are soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line and dish machine are soiled with mold like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans and cups on drying rack and at server station wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Three 1/4 full oil boxes on floor in cook area.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Soda gun at bar missing drain tube allowing soda to drain on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountains at both server stations soiled with mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers in kitchen not labeled.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop diced tomatoes.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans in storage area at dishwasher.
Drain cover(s) missing. Pushed away from drain.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses stacked wet at drink station in front of kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Make station bottom coolers not working, no food in storage repair parts ordered.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at server area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near pan storage not labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty need cleaning. Gaskets for reach in coolers on sauce line requires cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in beer cooler.
Stored food not covered. Pretzel in walk in freezer uncovered.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can Nacho cheese. Dented at rim
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. Christian
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Several gaskets missing Gaskets placed by manager
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table drawer Gaskets make table Hood filters
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood fan and light shields of hood fan Gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on plastic bins dry rack
Mar 20, 2024Inspection 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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employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Red Bull in walk in beer cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Pickles walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of back of fryers Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in kitchen. Observed 5 live flying insects in service station. Observed 4 live flying insects in bar.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. DDBSA 700+ppm. Operator diluted to below 700ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 12 liquor bottles behind bar have dead flies inside.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door at rear of kitchen does not close under own weight
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at each tap behind the bar
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.