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LOCA ELOTES

1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 333, Melbourne FL 32904 · 407.234.6977

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1507049
Grade history
NOV 24
DEC 24
DEC 24
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by triple sink had no paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink near triple sink no soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer has torn gasket. Walk in cooler door doesn't seal properly. Employee has to reset device on top of door.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has standing water on floor.
Basic/36-22-4
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor drain under vent hood in back missing cover causing a tripping hazard.
Basic/36-10-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryers were moved from under vent hood due to outlet issue, do not use unit unless under vent hood.
/45-04-4
The state's own report →
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler is soiled with food debris and dried fluid puddles under rack
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of hand sink next to prep sink used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.no soap at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans above 3 compartment sink. Owner separated pans to dry
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor under rack next to fryer and in front of hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-22-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled next to fryer
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer exteriors heavily soiled with food debris and grease build up Soiled gaskets reachin cooler next to chest frezer
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Sugar uncovered next to lemonade press. Covered by owner
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Excessive grease build up on fryer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen had 2 spray bottles hanging on side- removed by manager
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Vinegar spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, date indicates needed to be changed 10/23
Intermediate/29-28-4
Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Pans over triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs and raw beef over drinks in front counter cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink
High priority/29-37-4/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. Shawn needs, provided for operator
Intermediate/11-26-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemonade utensils in standing water temped at 79F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar at front counter Unlabeled flour in bin by wire rack shelves
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.