RED GINGER
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE #633, Melbourne FL 32904
Last inspected Jun 24, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 24
APR 24
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up under 3cs onto floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024017108 | Mar 12, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2019020271 | Mar 4, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $560 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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/. Added equipment on back line of noodle robot maker, cooking robot and another cooking robot
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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/. Added equipment on back line of noodle robot maker, cooking robot and another cooking robot
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cook line with pink liquid not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cups and trash behind equipment server line in kitchen
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. In deep freezer in kitchen. Raw meats not covered.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw seafood over wontons in reach in freezer- chef moved to new freezer
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce behind sushi bar, moved by sushi chef
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can soy sauce 1 can ground bean sauce
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat foods. 2 door reach in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Slicer in front of of sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork cooked chicken. Dumplings. 2 door reach in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing. Just fell. Leak in AC unit
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on prep
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets. Reach in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted
Mar 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags stapled to invoice. Did not see Januarys tags.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilets in womens employee bathroom do not flush. Operator states they leak by the handle, said she turned the water off to them. Handicapped stall in womens customer bathroom does not have adequate pressure when flushed. Employee mens urinal has out of order sign on it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
Mar 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef Raw chicken over raw shrimp
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up under 3cs onto floor.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags stapled to invoice. Did not see Januarys tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 5g lid stored in handwashing sink next to triple sink
Handwash sinks are not in operation due to the wastewater goes into a drain that's backed up.from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup containers used to scoop rice.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulated food debris under center island equipment by cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Handwash sign in women's handicap stall.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle on toilet in handicapped stall in mens room leaks when flushed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilets in womens employee bathroom do not flush. Operator states they leak by the handle, said she turned the water off to them. Handicapped stall in womens customer bathroom does not have adequate pressure when flushed. Employee mens urinal has out of order sign on it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired. Called eco lab
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 clam tag not dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda nozzle at bar
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.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator had just removed tag from fresh clams. Educated
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door glass cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Stored food not covered. Rice in bin
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.washed and peeled onions under unwashed produce
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch. And sugar
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat reach in cooler end of cookline
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags from October needs dates of last sold, operator was able to find out.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle at bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl to scoop rice, no handle
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Starbucks drink in reach in cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen leaking, working on fixing
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing Siracha bottle for oil
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi bar
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.