Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne

Last inspected:

225 Palm Bay Rd Ste 172, West Melbourne, FL 32904
Overview

Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne has a serious pattern of recurring high-priority violations across 34 inspections dating back several years, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection—nearly 60% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has been subject to repeated formal enforcement, including one disciplinary action ($160 in fines) and an administrative complaint recommendation in July 2024. High-priority violations have been consistently documented across critical food safety areas: proper cooking temperatures were cited in 8 of the most recent 9 inspections; chemical storage violations appeared in 7 of the last 9 inspections; allergen awareness violations in 6 of the last 8 inspections; employee health policy violations in 3 inspections within the past year; and management awareness issues in 5 of the past 8 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on July 12, 2024, when the back door was found blocked with trash, obstructing a marked exit. The most recent inspections in December 2025 showed continued violations: on December 16, a routine inspection yielded 42 violations including high-priority findings for allergen awareness, proper cooking temperatures, time as control, and chemical storage, with a Warning Issued disposition; the follow-up inspection on December 17 resulted in Call Back - Complied with 12 violations remaining, including repeated food contact surface and cooking temperature issues. The facility's record indicates systemic management and operational deficiencies that have persisted through multiple inspection cycles.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

34Inspections
282Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 8.3 violations / inspection 8.3 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2017035532 $160.00 Jun 12, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with trash

Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 5 inspections45 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections53 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 20 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne last inspected?
Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne?
The most frequently cited violations at Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne had?
Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne find?
Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne ever been shut down?
No, Spiros Taverna in West 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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne been fined?
Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Spiros Taverna in West Melbourne operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Spiro's Kouzina (2024).

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