How many restaurants are in Melrose?

Melrose, Florida has 14 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Melrose?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Melrose is 83.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Melrose?

The most frequently cited violations in Melrose are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

How does Melrose compare to the Florida state average?

Melrose has a pass rate of 83.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Melrose?

Food establishments in Melrose have an average of 11 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Melrose been assessed?

Food establishments in Melrose have been assessed $1,360 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $680 and the largest single fine was $960.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Melrose restaurants?

5 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Melrose. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Melrose 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. Melrose, Florida has 8 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 17 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Melrose?

FDACS has issued 3 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Melrose. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Melrose — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Melrose Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Melrose, Florida has 14 food establishments with 154 inspections on record. The pass rate is 83.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Blue Water Bay in Melrose on April 27, 2026.

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

14Facilities

154Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

83.3%Pass Rate

5.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Blue Water Bay	45	374	1
Betty's Pizza & Subs	30	212	0
Wayne's Fryers Chicken	27	166	0
Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill	32	165	0
Melrose Community and Senior Center	13	46	0

Melrose Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Melrose 83.3% Pass Rate 83.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Melrose 5.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Melrose 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Melrose Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
23	Chemical properly stored	2,455
36	Proper ventilation	2,206
22	Consumer advisory	1,964
14	Food contact surfaces	1,719
01	Management awareness	1,470

Melrose Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

2Actions on Record

$1,360Total Fines

$680Avg Fine

$960Largest Fine

1Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Apr 27, 2026	Blue Water Bay	$400	5--2026021997

Melrose Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

5Fire Violations

3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Other fire safety violation	1
Cooking without hood suppression	1

Melrose 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. Melrose has 8 FDACS-regulated facilities with 17 inspections on record and 3 stop-sale orders issued.

8Retail Facilities

17FDACS Inspections

3Stop-Sale Orders

Melrose 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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Dec 9, 2024	Winn-dixie-1654-305701	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and…
Oct 31, 2024	Circle-k-6009-370065	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Oct 31, 2024	Circle-k-6009-370065	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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Melrose FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	5
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	2
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	2
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Melrose Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

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Melrose Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Melrose?: Melrose, Florida has 14 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Melrose?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Melrose is 83.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Melrose?: The most frequently cited violations in Melrose are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How does Melrose compare to the Florida state average?: Melrose has a pass rate of 83.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Melrose?: Food establishments in Melrose have an average of 11 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Melrose been assessed?: Food establishments in Melrose have been assessed $1,360 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $680 and the largest single fine was $960.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Melrose restaurants?: 5 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Melrose. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Melrose 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. Melrose, Florida has 8 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 17 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Melrose?: FDACS has issued 3 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Melrose. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Melrose Restaurants & Food Establishments (14)

Blue Water Bay 1 closure

319 SR 26, Melrose

45 inspections · 374 violations · Last: Apr 2026

The Chilly Chariot LLC FDACS Retail

7521 NE 222nd ST, Melrose

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Winn Dixie #1654 FDACS Retail

3212 SE State Road 21, Melrose

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Sams Discount Liquor #5 FDACS Retail

840 N State Road 21, Melrose

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Dollar General # 16344 FDACS Retail

845 STATE ROUTE 21, Melrose

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Melrose Nutrition LLC FDACS Retail

300 State Road 26 Ste 103, Melrose

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Circle K # 6009 FDACS Retail

400 State Road 26, Melrose

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Chiappinis Melrose Service Station and Groceries FDACS Retail

326 State Road 26, Melrose

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

Island Gator Girl Sno-balls FDACS Retail

706 County Road 219, Melrose