Melbourne — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Melbourne, Florida has 493 food establishments with 7,718 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90%, above the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 5.5 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Kellys Crickets in Melbourne, shut down March 2, 2026 for roach & fly activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Thai Thai Restaurant in Melbourne on February 26, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated April 2026.

493Facilities
7,718Inspections
5Closures 2026
90%Pass Rate
5.5Avg Violations
200FDACS Retail
347Stop-Sale Orders

Melbourne Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Melbourne 90% Pass Rate 90%
Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%
Melbourne 5.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Melbourne 1.01 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.01
Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Melbourne Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
Kellys Crickets Roach & fly activity

Melbourne Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Firehouse Subs 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Olympia Cafe 1 Call Back - Extension given, pending
Lemon Barrel Cafe 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
28 North 1 Call Back - Complied
Manny's Cucina Napoletana 12 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Compass Lcs LLC 8 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Melting Pot of Melbourne 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Telys Chinese Restaurant LLC 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pho Thien Vietnamese Kitchen 5 Warning Issued
Bacco Wine Cafe 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Melbourne Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 1,998
36 Proper ventilation 1,470
22 Consumer advisory 1,358
31 Clean multi-use utensils 1,273
08 Proper hand/arm washing 1,206

Melbourne Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

229Actions on Record
$89,340Total Fines
$410Avg Fine
$3,000Largest Fine
132Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Feb 26, 2026 Thai Thai Restaurant $800 4--2025078193
Mar 3, 2026 Crowne Plaza $400 4--2026010146
Sep 18, 2025 Red Crab Melbourne $400 4--2025065480
Mar 31, 2026 Kellys Crickets $400 4--2026016434
Feb 2, 2026 Shells of Melbourne $400 4--2025072063
Jul 29, 2025 Cocina Cafe Express $400 4--2025046802
May 6, 2025 Southern Sisters Cafe $400 4--2025029471
Apr 9, 2025 Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant $400 4--2025002835
Oct 13, 2025 Thai Thai Restaurant $400 4--2025060592
Dec 5, 2025 Fiesta Azteca $300 4--2025038707

Melbourne Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

155Fire Violations
89Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 65
Other fire safety violation 33
Exit blocked or locked 22
Cooking without hood suppression 14
Propane tank stored inside building 12
Missing boiler certificate/report 9

Melbourne Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Melbourne has 200 FDACS-regulated facilities with 386 inspections on record and 347 stop-sale orders issued.

200Retail Facilities
386FDACS Inspections
347Stop-Sale Orders
158Orders in 2026

Melbourne FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Jacquelines-bakery-cafe-373978 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Parthi-food-mart-58288 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Melbourne FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 87
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 41
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 35
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 27
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 22

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Melbourne Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Walgreens 4 1 743
7-Eleven 3 84 2,423
Dollar General 3 57 2,877
Starbucks 3 77 1,180
Hywaze 2 440 37
Publix 2 53 1,789
Circle K 2 108 1,668
RaceTrac 1 29 460

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Melbourne: Notable Restaurants

Thai Thai House

Melbourne · Most Closures

60 inspections 901 violations 4 closures

Asian Gourmet

Melbourne · Most Closures

46 inspections 321 violations 3 closures

Melbourne Seafood Station

Melbourne · Most Closures

57 inspections 308 violations 3 closures

Squid Lips Waterfront

Melbourne · Most Inspected

57 inspections 598 violations 2 closures

Firehouse Subs

Melbourne · Recently Inspected

15 inspections 88 violations

Lemon Barrel Cafe

Melbourne · Recently Inspected

4 inspections 8 violations

Melbourne: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 7 412 0
McDonalds 6 441 2
Dunkin 6 394 1
Jersey Mikes 5 737 0
Burger King 3 368 3
Popeyes 3 294 1
Chipotle 3 134 0
Wendys 3 317 0
Tropical Smoothie 3 270 0
Chilis 2 386 0

Melbourne Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida has 493 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Melbourne?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Melbourne is 90%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Melbourne this year?
5 food establishments in Melbourne have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Melbourne?
The most frequently cited violations in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Melbourne?
Subway has the most locations in Melbourne with 7 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Melbourne?
Kellys Crickets in Melbourne was shut down on March 2, 2026 for roach & fly activity.
How does Melbourne compare to the Florida state average?
Melbourne has a pass rate of 90%, which is 3.8 percentage points above the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Melbourne?
Food establishments in Melbourne have an average of 15.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Melbourne been assessed?
Food establishments in Melbourne have been assessed $89,340 in fines across 229 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $410 and the largest single fine was $3,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Melbourne restaurants?
155 fire safety violations have been documented across 89 food establishments in Melbourne. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Melbourne inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Melbourne, Florida has 200 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 386 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Melbourne?
FDACS has issued 347 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Melbourne, including 158 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Melbourne Restaurants & Food Establishments (483)

Health Bar

1543 W NEW HAVEN BLVD, Melbourne

3 inspections · 3 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Buffalo Wild Wings Go

1270 N WICKHAM RD STE 7-8, Melbourne

3 inspections · 3 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

7655 STADIUM PKWY UNIT 107, Melbourne

5 inspections · 2 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cuban Corner

765 N WICKHAM RD STE 105, Melbourne

4 inspections · 2 violations · Last: Feb 2026

321 Ice Cream Bar

4301 N WICKHAM RD STE 13, Melbourne

4 inspections · 1 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Chipotle - Store #5337

855 EAU GALLIE BLVD, Melbourne

3 inspections · 1 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Bunky's Brewery

6300 N WICKHAM RD STE #137, Melbourne

2 inspections · 1 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Krispy Kreme FDACS Retail

2040 N Wickham RD, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Thrifty Specialty Produce of Melbourne INC. FDACS Retail

2447 N Wickham RD Ste 104, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

The Fresh Market #212 FDACS Retail

6385 N Wickham RD, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Apna Bazaar FDACS Retail

205 S Wickham RD, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Dollar General # 14359 FDACS Retail

525 E University Blvd, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Walgreens # 7386 FDACS Retail

7780 N Wickham RD, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Arp Generation Food Mart FDACS Retail

653 E University Blvd, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Kimo's Tobacco and Vapes LLC FDACS Retail

4301 N Wickham RD Ste 8, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Circle K # 7421 FDACS Retail

4420 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Ceba-tek INC FDACS Retail

4000 Dow RD Ste 3, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

Sabor De Minas Market FDACS Retail

785 N wickham road suite: 102, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Target # 2547 FDACS Retail

4305 Norfolk Pkwy Ste 102, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Jeremiah's Italian Ice FDACS Retail

5555 N Wickham Rd STE 105, Melbourne

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops