NEW ENGLAND EATERY & PUB
5670 S HWY A1A, Melbourne Beach FL 32951 · (407)723-6080
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 55F retemp at 37F, Raw scallops 42F retemp at 37F, Raw haddock 45F retemp at 37F, Raw beef 45F retemp at 38F
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Milk opened yesterday
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sauce
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in dishwasher area Several other sinks
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in freezer. Educated
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw repackaged frozen chicken over broccoli walk in freezer
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in fish room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink ice in sink. Back server area
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. Lost copy. Sent operator new copy
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen Men's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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 the operator, who is going to add it to onboarding packet.
Spray bottle containing purple substance not labeled.
Accumulation of mildew-like substance on the exterior of the ice machine- on the lip above the opening needs to be clear of debris to prevent dripping into clean ice bin.
Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
Fan near dish machine with accumulated with large amounts of dust
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in the bar
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep room needs additional hand sink. Protein cut room needs hand sink as well. Please submit plan upon completion of renovations.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler by fryer
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep room needs additional hand sink. Protein cut room needs hand sink as well. Please submit plan upon completion of renovations.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler by fryer
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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4 Dented cans of marinara present. See stop sale.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen on top
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 55F retemp at 37F, Raw scallops 42F retemp at 37F, Raw haddock 45F retemp at 37F, Raw beef 45F retemp at 38F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging on dish rack with clean dishes. Spray bottles near food in prep area and on cook line
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep room needs additional hand sink. Protein cut room needs hand sink as well. Please submit plan upon completion of renovations.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Reach in freezer had food debris Soda gun at outside bar soiled.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Back flow preventer needed for red and blue hose by dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice buckets need to be inverted Tongs on oven handle
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler by fryer
Fan over prep area heavily soiled
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper where food is carried, over the door entrance into the dining area where servers bring food.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
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.