Arcade Monsters Melbourne

835 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901
Other
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Arcade Monsters Melbourne appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 84, putting Arcade Monsters Melbourne squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach small 2 door reach in freezer Shelves 2 door reach in cooler. Food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Restaurant removed stove, oven, fryers, flat top and grill and replaced with 2 air fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Called plan review spoke with Brianna. No new plans were submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezer and cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Salt - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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/. Restaurant removed stove, oven, fryers, flat top and grill and replaced with 2 air fryers **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezer and cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza crust. Walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Salt
02D-01-5
61
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. Sydnee Surridge
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in cooked ground beef and fajita mix **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink near back door
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof of any training for employees. Several manager cards but no employee food handler cards. Bartender spoke with manager on phone claims they haven't completed the training yet **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whipping cream and half and half. Walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky tape too close to ice machine
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash cans and mop buckets **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary current ones no good got wet. Need new ones
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream and half and half walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Womens bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets walk in freezer getting repaired
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
55
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grease cleaner stored on prep table over ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour had handles scoop in product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Shelves where clean dishes are stored are rusted. Kitchen manager stated new ones have been ordered.
14-17-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arcade Monsters Melbourne last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arcade Monsters Melbourne on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arcade Monsters Melbourne?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Arcade Monsters Melbourne.

How does Arcade Monsters Melbourne compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Arcade Monsters Melbourne most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Arcade Monsters Melbourne's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arcade Monsters Melbourne have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arcade Monsters Melbourne means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Arcade Monsters Melbourne inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arcade Monsters Melbourne is inspected around three times per year on average.