Fiesta Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Fiesta Bar and Grill has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Fiesta Bar and Grill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Behind bar
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt and sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Marinara sauce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
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 - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make table
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Operator has not submitted new plans Will time extend 2 weeks to submit tp plan review **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Manager couldn't find time plan. Inspector will resend. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spigot on sink broken kitchen Gaskets pizza make table 2 door small reach in freezer. Not working **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and door pizza make table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices. Out at 11am good till 3pm. Now 1:45
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Gave operator copy had new employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spigot on sink broken kitchen Gaskets pizza make table 2 door small reach in freezer. Not working **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Pizza spatulas **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and door pizza make table **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza make table **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
30
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
33
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 5lb 48 f cold holding. Dated 8-28-24. Cooked beef 2 lb. 48f cold holding. Dated 8-30-24
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 5 lbs 48f cold holding. Dated 8-28-24. Cooked beef 2 lbs 49f cold holding. Dated 8-30-24
03A-02-5
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jordan and Moneka
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler holding at 50f ambient. Has called repair person. Employee also had door open moved foods to other unit
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
41
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. On shredded cheese 3lbs **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook line cutting boards soiled. Portable green cutting board soiled. Can opener blade soiled Interior of reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In mens door - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
70
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. On shredded cheese 3lbs **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There live flying insects in kitchen Two live at bar Next unannounced per Christal woods
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st, 2023 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Cook line cutting boards soiled. Portable green cutting board soiled. Can opener blade soiled Interior of reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna under burritos not marked **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink at bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In mens door
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 77F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken at room temp
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Women's bathroom
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
21-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
19
Sep 2, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer raw beef not hermetically sealed over ready to eat sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Cutting boards stained in cookline **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In womens bathroom tile broken
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils not inverted or protected on cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Had to use flashlight in corner of kitchen to look in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
38-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Multiple handles in food items on cookline unit
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In womens bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted on wire rack shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over ready to eat meats **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt in bucket **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of roasted red peppers.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Several Home Depot bucket and craftsman containers in use for food storage.
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired April 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tomato above chill line 46f.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Partially cut tomato found above chill line at 46f.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dryer sheets stored on top of deli tissue. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine and bar soda guns.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tortilla chips stored in front of kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Ahi tuna for bowls or burritos lacking disclaimer next to item. There is a marking in the section of bowls and burritos but it is not next to Ahi tuna. No warning issued.
02B-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in sugar and in Pico. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Various bowls and plates on wire shelf
24-05-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water pooling in cook line cooler.
28-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks hair not fully restrained. **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Inspector had to use flashlight in kitchen to see and identify foods in kitchen area and reach in cooler.
38-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sugar. Bags of rice in walk in cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several gaskets in bar and kitchen area dirty.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and mushrooms stored above cut melon, Pico, etc.in walk in cooler .
08B-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Bare wood Shelving in walk in cooler holding boxed foods, not properly sealed.
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiesta Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiesta Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiesta Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fiesta Bar and Grill.
How does Fiesta Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Fiesta Bar and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Fiesta Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fiesta Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fiesta Bar and Grill 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 Fiesta Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiesta Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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