How many health inspections has DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES had?

DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES ever been shut down?

No, DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES?

The most frequently cited violations at DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES are: Parasite destruction, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES

784 S APOLLO BLVD, Melbourne, FL 32901

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ROBINSON, DONALD AND MICHELLE · License: SEA1502581

DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES in Melbourne, FL has 22 inspections on record with 103 total violations (4.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

103Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 14, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 14, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Feb 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Apr 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Brevard County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.53.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES had?: DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES ever been shut down?: No, DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES?: The most frequently cited violations at DON'S FAMOUS HOAGIES are: Parasite destruction, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.

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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.

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