HOTEL MELBY
801 E STRAWBRIDGE AVE, Melbourne FL 32901 · 321-361-3663
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 2 small flies in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022020137 | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $800 |
| 4--2022005690 | Nov 29, 2021 | Apr 5, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked corned beef
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in dishwasher area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Stored food not covered. Sugar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 small flies in kitchen
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink kitchen
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. No tag on shucked oysters chef shucked half case made copy of tag and put with shucked oysters
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent copy operator printed and posted
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. Lauren
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Flour
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Tuna poke served raw. Not on menu as being served raw
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line
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. Tequila and Maria
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados still had stickers on them after washed. Educated
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Will sanitize in triple sink till fixed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 58f cold holding Operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Educated Dump sink
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Tuna poke. Served raw on menu
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken. Walk in cooler
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. Tequilla
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep
Food stored on floor. Cooked pork walk in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler under make table
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Operator called dishwasher repair will sanitize in triple sink till fixed Operator primed dishwasher 200 ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk walk in cooler
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Tuna poke doesn't have asterisk on menu Chef had added to menu during inspection
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. Couldn't find original
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in coolers at bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), items placed on line at 7am, suggest rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish pit blocked by cart. Chef relocated cart.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink where you first enter the kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. Pans of prepared food stored on walk in cooler floor.
Insect control device over food preparation area. In dry storage area. Chef removed tennis like insect device.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in dish pit area.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened half n half in bar cooler no date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl no handle to scoop cornmeal in dry storage area
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer operator has them on order
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon over humming bird cake in cookline unit
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. anchovies (47F - Cold Holding) quinoa (47F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (56F - Cold Holding), on front line pulled out at 9:00 suggested rapid chill Salad cooler:items were stocked this morning in cooler suggested rapid chill black beans (46F - Cold Holding); grits (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) Salad cooler: items kept in cooler over night quinoa (47F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding); anchovies (47F - Cold Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened half n half in bar cooler no date
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon Benedict on menu not denoted as raw, operator had employee add asterisk to menus
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl no handle to scoop cornmeal in dry storage area
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer operator has them on order
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between cookline cooler and prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters back line accumulated grease and dust
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on floor in storage room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At 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.