LEANING TOWER OF MELBOURNE LLC
681 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321.259.6100
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Found 8 rodent droppings under the sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024062385 | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2015035157 | Jul 28, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice machine not working, bag of ice stored in bin. 2 drawer cooler on cook line not working. Not being used. Only for table top.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers below prep table next to mixer have salt, flour and breadcrumbs not labeled. Cook labeled containers.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer had some leftover food debris above slicer blade. Employee cleaned slicer.
Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted. Employee turned bucket upside down
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave
Lasagna in walk in cooler has torn tin foil. Tomato wedges not covered. Lasagna put in smaller pan and covered. Tomato wedges were covered by employee
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler sandwich cooler.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. (1)Mixerhead is soiled (2)Slicer has old food debris behind slicer blade
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on sandwich cooler have food debris in gasket, and 2 drawer cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles stained in dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, ice buckets, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted.
Food stored on floor. Containers of raw dough sitting on floor in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above pizza cooler is soiled
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 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 priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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5 dead flies on window sill in dining area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Found 8 rodent droppings under the sink
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Found jars of homemade meat sauce, marinara sauce, and pizza sauce poured in jars hot and sealed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef 44F employee had out to make a pizza.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Housemade spaghetti
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris on slicer
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Utensil drawer has debris in it. Prep area, large bucket with food grade tools stored inside dirty bucket.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in prep area, and waitstaff area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Through out.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Women's cabinet in disrepair in bathroom
Exhaust fan in the men's in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bag in box
Heavy food debris on the floor behind mixer. Heavy food debris and build up on the floor under slicer station and under cook line equipment.
Hole in wall next to drink station. Hole in wall around plumbing by ice machine, wall in disrepair corner of ice machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy build up on filters. Heavy dust build up on shelf in prep area
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor when entering establishment
Trees and vines growing along the wall and swing in the outside storage area where freezers are also stored.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by slicer are soiled, heavy grease on side of equipment, pizza make area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with salt and one with flour
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 50F in walk in cooler, made yesterday. Operator discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser label worn off, employee relabeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back of kitchen near back door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in pizza station is soiled.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Next to back door
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back of kitchen are in disrepair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Gaskets on make line cooler and gaskets on 2 drawer cooler. Inside make line cooler has build up of food debris
Aug 17, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters have build up of dust and grease. Operator states hoods are due.
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.