Ford's Garage

5480 Lake Andrew Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Ford's Garage, the earliest from 2024. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Melbourne restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed large CO2 Tank ice machine area not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink fry station side pipe leaking little bit of water

29-11-4

Sep 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Observed chemical hose from dispenser touching the bottom of mop sink. Manager cut off piece of the hose. So the hose won't touch the bottom of mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Intermediate - Observed at front bar area both hand washing station not having paper towels. Manager refill paper towels dispenser **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Observed hand wash sink next to fry station not having a hand wash sign. Manager put up a hand washing sign up at hand wash station. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 13, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitize bucket stored directly on the floor. Operator **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on cook line squeeze bottle containing clear water not labeled. Operator **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ford's Garage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ford's Garage on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Ford's Garage compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Ford's Garage most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Ford's Garage's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ford's Garage have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ford's Garage 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 Ford's Garage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ford's Garage is inspected around four times per year on average.

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