KELLYS CRICKETS
650 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32935
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in top of dishwasher by chemical line reels. Operator killed 4 roaches. Cleaned and sanitized exterior
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026016434 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris on slicer. Manager cleaned.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In ladies bathroom, employee replaced soap.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed dispenser.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zep bottle not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens bathroom and back hand sink by dishwasher. Operator ordered hand wash signs.
Mar 2, 2026□ 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator is currently deliming dishwasher.
Light not functioning. 2 lights under hoods not functioning
Mar 2, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 flying insects under prep sink by drain. 3 flying insects under dishwasher drain. Operator sprayed to kill insects.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in top of dishwasher by chemical line reels. Operator killed 4 roaches. Cleaned and sanitized exterior
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half and half in bar refrigerator overnight 47F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half creamer 47F cold holding in bar refrigerator overnight. Bartender discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened on Saturday not date marked. Employee date marked container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles in bar area have heavy build up, employee cleaned.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator is currently deliming dishwasher.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized exterior of dishwasher
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Server moved ice buckets
Ice buildup in reach-in refrigerator in bar area with half and half.
Light not functioning. 2 lights under hoods not functioning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance on hand sink and wall in dish pit area. Operator cleaned
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pot roast made monday not date marked. Employee date marked.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator ordered new training materials.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Light not functioning. Under hood 3 lights out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Roll top small cooler in front of keg cooler not being used.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket top of reach in freezer on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up Interior of top inside microwave
Oct 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of mop wastewater being dumped in ravine behind establishment
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in kitchen hand wash sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Wings on time, explained process and emailed written procedures
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Tested dish machine 3x, tried priming machine, not priming sanatizer.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket top of reach in freezer on cook line
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up Interior of top inside microwave
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs in walk in cooler over ham, oranges and ready to eat lettuce.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored on shelf next to bread
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime build up inside.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on top part of cook line reach in freezer
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dressing cooler is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top Interior of microwave.
Mar 6, 2024□ 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad cooler; julienne turkey (45F - Cold Holding); julienne ham (45F - Cold Holding) items have been stored overnight in cooler, operator discarded items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey sliced yesterday not date marked after slicing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank by keg cooler not secured.
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. 3 mahi thawed, not removed from vacuum pack prior to thawing.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer is torn along the top.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under grills and refridgeration equipment has build up of food and grease.
Light not functioning. 2 lights not functioning under hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of microwave has food debris build up.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Tested dishmachine 3x, tried priming machine, bucket is full.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad cooler; julienne turkey (45F - Cold Holding); julienne ham (45F - Cold Holding) items have been stored overnight in cooler, operator discarded items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey sliced yesterday not date marked after slicing.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank by keg cooler not secured.
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. 3 mahi thawed, not removed from vacuum pack prior to thawing.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer is torn along the top.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under grills and refridgeration equipment has build up of food and grease.
Light not functioning. 2 lights not functioning under hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of microwave has food debris build up.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken noodle soup not date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled.
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. 3 mahi not removed from vacuum pack prior to thawing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. Roll top cooler leaks water, paper towels on floor to keep from being wet. Gasket torn on reach in cooler on cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease build up
Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood not working.
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.