Drew's Brews and Grille
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Drew's Brews and Grille has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Melbourne facility scores 84, putting Drew's Brews and Grille on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 to get signed Scott
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket reach in chest freezer gaskets corrected on site
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw bacon and raw ground beef. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Kevin and Alex
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in chest freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and limes over sliced tomatoes and cheese sauce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen. Next unannounced inspection
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat cabbage
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw ground beef
08A-20-5
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+. Corrected to 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Set up triple sink to sanitize till repaired
22-41-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small freezer blocking hand sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop spices
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Pickles walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen Upright freezer in walk in cooler Fan walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups and styrofoam cups stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Spices
08B-12-5
14
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both kitchen sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Tonya. Just ordered books **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
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. Mahi thawing still frozen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket refrigerator and freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
61
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 13 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 - 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. Tonya and Darrell
53B-13-5
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. Mahi in make table vacuum seal not broken **Corrected On-Site**
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above make table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket freezer in walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar Sent to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris refrigerator freezer. In freezer Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated employee **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks at bar
51-11-4
43
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. Ran Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); tube for sanitzer was not in sanitizer. Placed tube back into Sanitizer solution, primed and retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle yellow liquid **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Provided for operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer build up of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Handle for one hand sink at bar is broken. Owner is aware and in process of fixing **Corrective Action Taken**
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Operator states going to defrost this weekend **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer build up of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and lids stored on floor
25-05-4
47
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated cook
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in refrigerator
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.
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. Sink at bar. Inspector provided one
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in refrigerator and freezer Gaskets beer reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed over ready to eat. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
39
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm out of chemical Switched to chlorine 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **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. Sour cream
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.one sink table other sink ladder **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Serving spoons spatula 4 in service pans **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over cheese walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm out of chemical Switched to chlorine 75 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
37
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: Must be complied by 8-28-2022 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Kyle Drummond using Learn to Serve employee training which is not an approved provider. Time extension given by inspector. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Drew's Brews and Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Drew's Brews and Grille on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Drew's Brews and Grille?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Drew's Brews and Grille.
How does Drew's Brews and Grille compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Drew's Brews and Grille most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Drew's Brews and Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Drew's Brews and Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Drew's Brews and Grille 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 Drew's Brews and Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Drew's Brews and Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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