Crowne Plaza
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Crowne Plaza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Crowne Plaza is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, heavily soiled under equipment Cove molding/baseboards throughout kitchen are heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping found under breakfast bar area where cold plate. 2 droppings beside ice machine next to dry storage 1 dropping on top of dish washer 1 dropping under triple sink. 5 droppings total **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found by hand sink by dry storage, 1 by cook line hand sink and 1 by melon on breakfast bar **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled utensils in hand sink next to cook line. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in bottles in wait staff area, server labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dessert/cold prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup no handle in rice used to scoop. Chef removed.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda bibs. Manager chained tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen next to walk in, tile missing in front of house dry storage
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under triple sink, foam filled in , foam chewed. Cove molding by office in poor repair.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bar area entrance, manager discarded. 1 dead roach under triple sink, chef discarded. 2 total **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, heavily soiled under equipment Cove molding/baseboards throughout kitchen are heavily soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen behind ice machine and hand wash sinks
36-27-5
41
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in server area is broken. Cove molding between office and walk in, ne tvto hand washing sink is missing cove molding. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile on cook line in front if oven **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Nov 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings under cold plate cabinet on buffet line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken date marked 11-9-25. Today is 11-25-25
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above ham in reach in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Risotto not date marked. Made 2 days ago, chef date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in server area is broken. Cove molding between office and walk in, ne tvto hand washing sink is missing cove molding.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in glue trap. 1 dead roach next to glue trap under breakfast buffet cabinets. Manager had employee clean out cabinets. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee relocated drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile on cook line in front if oven **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease.
23-03-4
43
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing shrimp under running water in hand wash sink. Manager corrected. Strainer in hes in bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line in front of oven.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. End of cook line cooler.
29-49-6
74
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By office on end where walk in cooler is. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler, pan is set under dripping water to catch water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**
08B-52-4
90
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found about 25 small flying insects by sautéed line. Under hand wash sink. 15 more behind bread rack next to large mixer. 10 additional small flying insects in dry storage. 5 additional under inside bar area. Total 55 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Observed 5 small flying insects by inside bar. Did not observe any in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By office on end where walk in cooler is. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler, pan is set under dripping water to catch water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: **Time Extended**
08B-52-4
78
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found about 25 small flying insects by sautéed line. Under hand wash sink. 15 more behind bread rack next to large mixer. 10 additional small flying insects in dry storage. 5 additional under inside bar area. Total 55 **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cranberry sauce dented on rim of can. Manager discarded.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area has black mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink inside bar area
31A-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By office on end where walk in cooler is.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler, pan is set under dripping water to catch water.
08B-52-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have grease build up Heavy debris under counter at inside bar area
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Heavy standing water in reach in drink cooler in outside bar area. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under table where slicer sits is soiled
36-27-5
47
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (92F - Hot Holding) white rice (112F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pico **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
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. Half and half not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles at bar have some black mold like substance build up **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hand wash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in server area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage, teriyaki sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
33
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris on underside of slicer blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in dish pit area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken. Manager discarded microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cambros wet nesting **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink in reach in cooler in pantry area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested Dishmachine 3x, no color change on either strip. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped dirty silverware, then grabbed 2 waters to serve.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat wings.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish pit area has scrubbies, empty jar and filter stored in it, chef removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of mixer guard soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
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. 5 mahi, 6 salmon, 5 snapper, thawed not removed from vacuum packaging. Chef discarded.
06-09-1
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. Gasket on deep freezer torn in dessert area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
41
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse, raw shrimp found at 45F in bottom of tall reach-in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp- 45F, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Ppm 500+, operator diluted, retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on tall reach-in cooler torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine near dry storage
22-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready to eat red onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
24-08-4
Basic - Clean dish-ware stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash, creamer dishes. Operator educated dishwasher and had them all rehashed **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
41
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 whipping cream found undated in reach in cooler opened on Saturday. Undated open milk in server cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Inspector used strips and manager used their strips neither one turned black yielding 160F. Operator Called Ecolab to come service and set up triple sink to sanitize until repaired. Triple sink- Quat 300ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
22-56-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Drawers under grill cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Employee has scheduled to do thus weekend **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler Reach in cooler end of cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
70
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 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. Dishwasher at bar. Sanitizer bottle empty chef changed
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. Cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Glass reach in Pepsi cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Outside dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Dry storage door to outside
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door pepsi cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberry and fruit over ready to eat fruits **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crowne Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crowne Plaza on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crowne Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Crowne Plaza.
How does Crowne Plaza compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Crowne Plaza most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Crowne Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crowne Plaza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crowne Plaza 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 Crowne Plaza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crowne Plaza is inspected around five times per year on average.
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