Shep's Diner in Melbourne
Last inspected:
1409 Aurora Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935Shep's Diner in Melbourne has accumulated 325 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.5 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and consumer advisory violations are the most frequently cited issues. Recent inspections in 2025 and early 2026 show a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with warnings issued in August 2025 and January 2026 followed by callback inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shep's Diner in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
10.2
violations / inspection
10.2 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.91
violations / inspection
5.91 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Shep's Diner in Melbourne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019063121 | $400.00 | Nov 18, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2018023263 | $200.00 | Mar 19, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Shep's Diner in Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Red unit in dish/kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Shep's Diner in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections46 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Shep's Diner in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shep's Diner in Melbourne last inspected?
- Shep's Diner in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 28, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Shep's Diner in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shep's Diner in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Shep's Diner in Melbourne had?
- Shep's Diner in Melbourne has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shep's Diner in Melbourne find?
- Shep's Diner in Melbourne was most recently inspected on May 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Shep's Diner in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, Shep's Diner in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Shep's Diner in Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Shep's Diner in Melbourne has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Shep's Diner in Melbourne faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Shep's Diner in Melbourne has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Shep's Diner in Melbourne been fined?
- Shep's Diner in Melbourne has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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