Bennigans West Melbourne
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Bennigans West Melbourne has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average West Melbourne facility scores 76, putting Bennigans West Melbourne on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one fly in back of kitchen by office. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave nearest hand sink in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pans with old labels on it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Five pans of cooked beef, two pans of cooked chicken, and one pan of cooked pork found uncovered in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wash cloths in use at griddle. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches under dish washer. Two dead roaches under kitchen steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
61
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Avocado in bin under make table with stickers on them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found two flying insects (water bugs) in ware washing area. Called supervisor on duty complied by next unannounced inspection. Manager killed the two observed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted cheese 125f hot holding for two hours. Placed on oven re-temp 165f.
03B-01-6
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. Open milk in front reach in cooler not dated when opened.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled.
22-02-4
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. Ashley and Rene started work in July as servers but have not completed food worker training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. White fish, shrimp, and whole fish thawed in walk in cooler with no date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap in ware washing area over clean cups. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf in back of kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at the bar in dirty container.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler has soiled gaskets. Both reach in coolers at bar have soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items not inverted on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at server station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen Next unannounced inspection
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Red sauce on floor walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Bar
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 lights out hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado washed but sticker not removed Educated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Scallops wrapped in bacon and crab legs walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding). Manager states the walk in was cleaned earlier and the took everything out and put it back in. opened freezer door to get temperatures down quickly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (58F - Hot Holding, cook rapid reheated **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Milk in server area cooler not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
22-02-4
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. Missing Ricardo's
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and sanitizer not labeled in dish pit area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots in dish area not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored in between cracks of cook line coolers **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink without lid and straw on prep table on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon in sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning not labeled and salt not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Apr 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3-4 flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Scallops wrapped in bacon. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
41
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Non exempt fish fish may not be served raw or undercooked
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Milk. Glass cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Ceviche de Cameron Ceviche de Pescado Agua Chile Rojo / Verde Not identified as being served raw Operator corrected added raw to menu **Corrected On-Site**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary and chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cooked chicken cooked beef walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manuel Diaz
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomatoes walk in freezer Salsa beer cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front line by make table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef walk in cooler Bacon wrapped shrimp walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
26
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jul 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cooler at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ambient air (60F - Cold Holding), beer cooler at bar, has three other coolers in area, do not store TCS in cooler. Will check at next unannounced inspection
03A-02-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. On splitter with hose attached at mop sink
29-38-4
82
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen next to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Wings in walk in freezer on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back area near dish washer
36-34-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bennigans West Melbourne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bennigans West Melbourne on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bennigans West Melbourne?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bennigans West Melbourne.
How does Bennigans West Melbourne compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Bennigans West Melbourne most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Bennigans West Melbourne's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bennigans West Melbourne have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bennigans West Melbourne means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bennigans West Melbourne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bennigans West Melbourne is inspected around four times per year on average.
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