Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill

3830 S Hwy A1A Ste 2, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 16 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up five times.

Restaurants in Melbourne Beach average 73, so Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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. Sanitizer bucket empty **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Milk opened Saturday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Jill and Christina
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sauce **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area vents **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 pcs thawed tuna still vacuum sealed Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen by hand sink
36-24-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 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** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage. Cooked chicken parm. Walk in cooler Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hood fan area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in coolers Fan filter ice machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. White refrigerator
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
45
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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. Cooked meatballs milk, heavy cream Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Fan filter ice machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop used in marinara sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above stove
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large board and several small ones **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in cooler and reach in freezers Door large make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line and dishwasher area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
30
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
29
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gun nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Javier Bowen
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several cups used to scoop foods **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above stove
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi and salmon vacuum seal not broken **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gasket Upright freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line cracked
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan
36-62-4
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 make table **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
35
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cooked ribs found in walk in cooler dated 3/19 operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Found cooked ribs in walk in cooler dated 3/19 operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), operator called service tech. Set up triple sink to use for sanitizer until service is completed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using hand sink to thaw fish **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one for operator **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler lemons and romaine Oil on floor end of cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over cookline
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo silver containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
37
Oct 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill.

How does Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne Beach?

Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne Beach average of 73.

Has Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheers on the Beach Pub and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.