Element Melbourne Beach

2655 N Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903

Other

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Element Melbourne Beach five times, with records going back to 2024. Element Melbourne Beach was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 84. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish person went from dirty to clean dishes no hand wash. Educated employee

12A-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 54F overnight in walk in

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 mahi in walk in cooler

01B-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above ready to eat in cook line cooler. Employee moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 in walk in cooler

06-09-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and bag over dry food storage items. Manager moved personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager had dishwasher clean. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under grill, food debris and grease. Manager asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep table

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in stainless bowl, not protected when not in use. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on grill ledge 130F, director stated grill was off for a few minutes. Placed on back of grill to heat up to correct temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks hanging on dry storage shelf by grill area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

May 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Element Melbourne Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Element Melbourne Beach on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Element Melbourne Beach?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Element Melbourne Beach.

How does Element Melbourne Beach compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Element Melbourne Beach most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Element Melbourne Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Element Melbourne Beach have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Element Melbourne Beach 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 Element Melbourne Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Element Melbourne Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.

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