PELICAN DINER
100 BRUSH FOOT DR, Sebastian FL 32958 · 772-228-9600
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage. 110f hot holding under heat lamp Added to time plan
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table Gasket glass door reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Food stored on floor. Ice. Walk in freezer
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Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage. 110f hot holding under heat lamp Added to time plan
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Main make table Glass reach in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Food stored on floor. Ice walk in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored on not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter drip Gasket reach in freezer
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 400+. Corrected to 50ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink behind bar. Educated
Drain cover(s) missing.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table Gasket glass door reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour
Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table. Cook line and reach in freezer Hood filters
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwasher area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees lunch on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle glass reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 400 +. Corrected to 75ppm
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 and heavy cream
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket lg make table Door handle reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer and walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Meatloaf walk in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing single door reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both
Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling next to triple sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer and salad flip top
Storage /shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front rack next to hand wash sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryer
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On rack with spices.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. egg salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense ice
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling next to triple sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer and salad flip top
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under steam unit
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler
Storage /shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front rack next to hand wash sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryer
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.