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PENNY ANNIES

2440 MINTON RD, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 2163236373

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1503565
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Queso
High priority/01B-07-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above hand wash sink at bar.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log onto myfloridalicense.com or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over produce in household style refrigerator.
High priority/08A-04-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over canned foods in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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 in reach in cooler at bar and household style refrigerator not dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar near triple sink soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Martini glass in hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Servers have not received food handler training, Luann, Morgan, Rylee, and Angle all require training within 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 bottle yellow at bar hand wash sink not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above hand wash sink at bar.
Basic/36-24-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table near kitchen entrance.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar has no sign.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops not stored to dry near mop sink, must be hung or inverted.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Meatballs
High priority/01B-07-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1, 2025. Verified ownership. Establishment is open and operating.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in refrigerator stored on top of ready to eat foods.
High priority/08A-05-6
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meatballs have no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ham and turkey not date marked
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has heavy ice build up.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Queso
High priority/01B-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 47 F - cold holding; placed in make table for cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind the bar
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of auto fryer soiled Soda nozzle soiled at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind the bar
Basic/51-11-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling tiles missing in prep area with fridge and slicer- Building is currently under construction, tiles we replaced once work is complete
Basic/36-17-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat sliced cheese reach in cooler Raw bacon over ready to eat deli meats in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish in hand sink at bar
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in freezer at bar
Basic/14-11-5

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.