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TJF 242 LLC

705 PALM BAY RD NE STE #109, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 4073392222

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats136
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506680
Grade history
DEC 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect seen near ice maker
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2020050743Oct 1, 2020Nov 30, 2020$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitation bucket at 0 ppm, supply bucket empty. Operator changed out.
High priority/22-53-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife holder near prep table is soiled with debris on top.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Ownership changed new license valid but not posted.
Basic/50-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing.
Basic/29-18-4
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee during above prep table in use. Employee drinks in small make table not separate from store food.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on opening edge of back door approximately 1/4".
Basic/35B-01-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole cut in wall near mop sink to access cut off valve, requires a cover.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on speed rack at knee level, moved to wash.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance on inner edge. Reach in cooler under griddle soiled gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large make table bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. P-trap under hand wash sink on cook line leaking, hand wash sink secured to be repaired. Scheduled for later today. Triple sink faucet leaking.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher near mop sink in recharge zone.
/45-02-4
The state's own report →
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired at midnight on April 1, 2026
High priority/50-17-3
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No plan at establishment. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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. Brieanna has expired food handler trading, 1-12-26.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover.
Basic/29-18-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table front line has no ambient thermometer inside or visible from the front. Small make table does not have ambient thermometer inside.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fire suppression piping above griddle and fryers soiled with grease. Hood filters clean but surrounding stainless steel overhead soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Make table
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm for quat, found jug empty, dishwasher person refilled sink. Retested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine lid has black mold like substance. GM cleaned lid. Drink nozzles on front line have build up inside
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with diced tomatoes in cracked container. GM replaced container and discarded cracked one.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Are table edge repaired with duct tape
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles soiled with slime like material
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape make table on cook line
Basic/14-71-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Lid of make table broken
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has light coming in in bottom right corner
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect seen near ice maker
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner bottle hanging on hand washing sink
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles soiled with slime like material
Intermediate/22-02-4
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic container in make table on cooked cracked
Intermediate/14-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape make table on cook line
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment in poor repair. Lid of make table broken
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has light coming in in bottom right corner
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle on cookline
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in drawer soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Back room by mop sink
Basic/36-36-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mop sink
Basic/36-24-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At mop sink
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (45-47F - Cold Holding), found in cookline unit, suggest rapid chill on item Retemped at 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno kept above soda bags in back hallway
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing cover to lights on back line
Basic/38-07-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler front counter
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled batter Unlabeled salt
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.