Downtown Depot
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
67
Score
Downtown Depot has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Downtown Depot on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket. Chest freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
67
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over cooked chicken. Reach in refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Annie
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer
14-69-4
67
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncooked chicken above egg rolls in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle at bar has build up inside. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serv pans not inverted stored on top of reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets torn on the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Homemade sauerkraut - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Provided more educational information to operator. **Time Extended**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marcus Darnell 7-10-18 - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets torn on the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 6 Live, small flying insects in the kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sauerkraut made in house 11-1
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sauerkraut made 11-1
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 58F cook states had out for an hour. Recommend to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Homemade sauerkraut
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marcus Darnell 7-10-18
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mash potatoes made Friday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floors heavily soiled under fryers
36-10-4
Basic - Gaskets torn on the reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filters soiled with grease. Exterior of reach in cooler handles soiled. Stove heavily soiled with old food debris. Soda gun holster soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
21-14-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
29
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 at bar
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
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler with other foods. Educated to keep separate in container
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.gasket reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Downtown Depot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Downtown Depot on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Downtown Depot?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Downtown Depot.
How does Downtown Depot compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Downtown Depot most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Downtown Depot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Depot have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Downtown Depot 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 Downtown Depot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Downtown Depot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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