Backwater (2) in Melbourne
Last inspected:
5555 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940Backwater in Melbourne has accumulated 61 violations across 13 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Chemical storage violations were cited in at least 4 inspections (2023, 2024, 2024, 2025), and employee health policy violations appeared in 2 inspections (2023, 2024). High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and shell stock requirements were documented in recent inspections in August 2025 and January 2026. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 found 9 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Backwater (2) in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Backwater (2) in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Backwater (2) in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Backwater (2) in Melbourne last inspected?
- Backwater (2) in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Backwater (2) in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Backwater (2) in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Backwater (2) in Melbourne had?
- Backwater (2) in Melbourne has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Backwater (2) in Melbourne find?
- Backwater (2) in Melbourne was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Backwater (2) in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, Backwater (2) in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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