MELBOURNE SEAFOOD STATION

Name: MELBOURNE SEAFOOD STATION
Address: 865 PALM BAY RD NE #100, MELBOURNE, FL, 32904, US
Rating: 41.9

865 PALM BAY RD NE #100, MELBOURNE, FL 32904

License #1506802

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

41.9 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 7, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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MELBOURNE SEAFOOD STATION in MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 8 critical, 23 major, 51 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler. Condensation dripping from unit.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda fountain machine soiled with mold like substance.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under Type K extinguisher on cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal bins wet nesting on drying rack.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on flooring behind fryers.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small make table does not have a thermometer inside.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves for storage of plastic bins soiled with debris.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Bin of cobbled corn had water from walk in cooler condensation dripping in bin. Operator removed and reboiled corn. Placed covers on other food in walk in cooler.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed but old one posted at bar.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with hose attached no vacuum breaker/ backflow prevention device installed.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Under hood fan
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case bread walk in cooler
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids for to go containers
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on left
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Crab legs walk in freezer
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink sink till repaired
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator made changes didnt submit to plan review. Operator forgot to send. Inspector saw plans that operator is sending
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent copy operator posted

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in seasonings. Manager removed.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups next to drink machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of individually packaged fish under rack in walk in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink end of bar.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . ceviche (44F - Cold Holding); crab (44F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ceviche (44F - Cold Holding); crab (44F - Cold Holding) in low boy prep cooler, items were in overnight. Manager discarded product.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided for operator.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu has raw fish.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Renovations done to front counter/bar, hand sink relocated to end of bar.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided for operator.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory for manager. Printed and posted. Menu states they can order them raw or cooked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink liquid not labeled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine lid in kitchen, lid cleaned by owner
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups Spicy spices, cups removed
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in drawer cooler
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 2 boxes on floor under racks in reach in cooler, wraps and chicken wings
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Seafood make table
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans on clean dish rack
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice Manager labeled
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose holder placed and hose picked up by owner
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pasta 45 F - cold holding;
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood table- cooked 32 F thawing; lobster tails 47 F - cold holding; scallops 45 F F - cold holding; cooked craw fish 48 F - cold holding; boiled eggs 50 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 45 F - cold holding; All proteins placed in make table this morning at 10am and found at 1:30 pm. Manager rapid chilled items with ice. Cooked pasta was in cooler over night and was discarded.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.