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ICHABOD'S DOCKSIDE

2210 FRONT ST, Melbourne FL 32901 · 9529532

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats140
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505179
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad cooler- diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (51F - Cold Holding) Stocked after lunch suggested rapid chill on items added ice. Retemped at diced tomatoes 43F and raw steak at 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017054129Oct 31, 2017Dec 7, 2017$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door 2 door reach in cooler
Basic/14-36-5
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Jordan
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Clervey, Artey,
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwasher
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwasher
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in triple sink room temperature. Chicken still frozen
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated employee
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served Mussels and clams
Intermediate/01C-03-4
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 2 door reach in cooler Liquid eggs Walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwasher area
Basic/36-32-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna walk in cooler educated operator
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), sanitizer bucket was empty, operator replaced sanitzer bucket and primed. Retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad cooler- diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (51F - Cold Holding) Stocked after lunch suggested rapid chill on items added ice. Retemped at diced tomatoes 43F and raw steak at 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser and bleach Unlabeled spray bottles at server station
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Buckets of rice on floor in dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in water at 100F, water retested 148F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour in bins next to cookline
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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