Double Tap Grill
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Double Tap Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Double Tap Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter and creamers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Oppm. Bucket empty chef replaced 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Oppm chlorine Operator will use triple sink to sanitize until repair is complete **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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 blue cheese **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Back pack on soda containers dry storage
40-01-4
67
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. 0 ppm. Sanitizer empty changed bucket 75ppm Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over butter and sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken tenders walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Have test strips for chlorine. Can't find test strips for quaternary **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan used to scoop bread crumbs Bowl in sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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. Educated cooks. Thawed raw mahi, salmon and tuna in walk in cooler. Vacuum seal not broken
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
37
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw hamburger (48F - Cold Holding) suggested rapid chill on items stocked this morning **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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) primed and retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Printed and filled out with operator **Corrected On-Site**
03C-90-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, ordered new ones **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, have someone coming out on Saturday **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on cookline unit
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In hall between wall in cooler and wall
24-05-4
50
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw bacon, raw ground beef walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly by dishwasher
35A-02-6
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 and heavy cream walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Double Tap Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Double Tap Grill on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Double Tap Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Double Tap Grill.
How does Double Tap Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Double Tap Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Double Tap Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Double Tap Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Double Tap 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 Double Tap Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Double Tap Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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