Hangry Joe's Melbourne
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Hangry Joe's Melbourne has 13 inspections in the public record. Hangry Joe's Melbourne was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 19 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “drain cover(s) missing”, showing up seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average West Melbourne restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler has no ambient thermometer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in back storage not stored to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 26 droppings observed inside restaurant. 9 on single service containers for use in food service, trays. 10 on floor in back storage area under racks. 1 in box of ketchup with ketchup packets eaten by rodents. 1 in box of salad dressing packets. 2 on top of plastic bin. 3 on top of brown spice container. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Open box of ketchup packets destroyed and eaten signs of rodent activity. **Admin Complaint**
35A-21-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean pan lids soiled with old food debris on bottom rack of ware storage.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in back room.
41-17-4
Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Approximately 7 garbage bags open and in the back enclosure of premises. Not placed in dumpster that is approximately 50 yards from enclosure. Operator stated city did not come on Sunday as scheduled.
33-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler has open mayo 5 gallon bucket and soy garlic sauce mixture on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda on floor under front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground in back of restaurant, not in grease receptacle. Possible from grease or mop water dumping on ground. Operator stated there was a spill that leaked out the back door on to pavement.
33-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler has no ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top seal of ice cream reach in freezer soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids both open with maggots in trash. Approximately 50 yards from restaurant. Operator stated city did not come on Sunday and next pick up is Thursday.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on floor under front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table has standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in back storage not stored to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Used to clean make table and prep table, educated operator. Set up sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
35
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing strips on premises. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing dra in cover. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayo container on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer has soiled gaskets. Hood filter covers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has frozen food in the bottom. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing device on site. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in bottle with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood filters soiled with grease. Prep tables in kitchen soiled with old food debris on bottom shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor near sticky rodent trap approximately 2'. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging on clean containers rack facing ware.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Used towel to dry gloved hand after touching raw frozen food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Moving from raw thawed chicken to frozen fries. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings behind packed shelves used to store single service items in back room. Observed 2 rodent droppings behind water heater by triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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 with no date marking in reach in cooler front of store, expired 10-24-25.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Second handwashing sink in kitchen blocked. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink has frying basket inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing device on site. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand was sink in kitchen has no towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding by fryers, approximately 1.5" gap. Possible entry point for rodents.
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in female restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table had standing water in the bottom.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tile floor behind fryers have approximately 1" of standing oil and three old waffle fries.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayo and pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour containers have scoop handles in flour. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 90f.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood filters soiled with grease. Prep tables in kitchen soiled with old food debris on bottom shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean rack has bins and other ware with old food debris on them.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table for raw chicken has old food debris on bottom shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service trays on floor in back room.
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Establishment has old unused cold holding units and other debris in back of restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor near sticky rodent trap approximately 2'. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled oil saturated rags on floor under fryers.
21-09-4
12
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, one fly observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired in April, operator was issued AC in June and has still not renewed. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Missing poster or kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Second hand wash sink in kitchen on cook line blocked by table with microwave on it, additional hand wash sink in back room blocked. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat testing strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both front and kitchen hand was sinks missing paper towels.
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. No agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage area with blue liquid. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
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. Cell phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in salt, sugar, and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In back kitchen window. Unplugged. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No poster on site. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler, had to use inspector thermometer to get ambient temperature. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers stacked as clean and ready for use.
16-46-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Furniture in back of restaurant on the exterior, several hot holding and cold holding units.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in corner by ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoops for dry spices. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
19
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen by back door
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over blue cheese dressing and whipped cream. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table in front of sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Scoop broken handle in corn starch **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler. Broken **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
27
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup #10 can in dry storage top and bottom seam dents
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken marinated 52 F - cold holding; Cole slaw 50 F - cold holding; lettuce 50 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding; all items voluntarily discarded by manager
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken marinated 52 F - cold holding; Cole slaw 50 F - cold holding; lettuce 50 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding; **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in reach in cooler
36-22-4
61
Sep 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets white reach in freezer Gaskets salad make table Door to walk in cooler. Doesn't close properly **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door sandwich cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back storage by triple sink Above dish machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad make table - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 26 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interior of cook line cooler heavily soiled. Oven heavily soiled. Slicer guard soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incomplete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Recommend reading and answering the question that pertain to their time plan. Holly updated the Time Plan **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink and floor drain under prep table in the prep room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food on the floor under cook line equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets on the reach in freezer torn. Walk in cooler door doesn't close tightly. Manager states door on order. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hand wash sign in kitchen sign is faded, no longer legible. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Holes and damage to wall on cook line next to grill. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between old phone line box in prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in the back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above dish machine area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Liver, country fried steak not covered in the upright freezer. Biscuits in the walk in freezer not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Metal mesh hanging. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
35B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelving under cooking equipment soiled. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease and dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service on floor in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Hanging from belt loop of clothing on cook. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blades not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Heavily rusted - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On metal shelf in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
23
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Dented can of sauerkraut cans present. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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. 0 ppm. Repair man showed up 100 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pooled eggs over raw fish in the upright cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared turkey, roast made Saturday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line cooler ; chopped spinach (53F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding) cooked onions 46F mushrooms 46F cold holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler ; diced ham (41F - Cold Holding); chopped spinach (53F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (55F - Cold Holding) in cooler over night some are double pan and some triple panned. Clumps in better and flour 83F. Butter pats 56F on the front counter. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Incomplete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Recommend reading and answering the question that pertain to their time plan. Holly updated the Time Plan **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Interior of cook line cooler heavily soiled. Oven heavily soiled. Slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled at the front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service on floor in the dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Shelving under cooking equipment soiled. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Under dish machine
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Can opener blades not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Heavily rusted
14-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On metal shelf in the kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-01-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink and floor drain under prep table in the prep room.
29-18-4
Basic - Food on the floor under cook line equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Gaskets on the reach in freezer torn. Walk in cooler door doesn't close tightly. Manager states door on order.
14-11-5
Basic - Hand wash sign in kitchen sign is faded, no longer legible.
31B-04-4
Basic - Holes and damage to wall on cook line next to grill.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between old phone line box in prep area.
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning in the back storage area.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above dish machine area
38-01-4
Basic - Liver, country fried steak not covered in the upright freezer. Biscuits in the walk in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer In cook line cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Metal mesh hanging.
35B-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Hanging from belt loop of clothing on cook.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hangry Joe's Melbourne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hangry Joe's Melbourne on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hangry Joe's Melbourne?
Across the inspection record, “drain cover(s) missing” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Hangry Joe's Melbourne.
How does Hangry Joe's Melbourne compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Hangry Joe's Melbourne most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Hangry Joe's Melbourne's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hangry Joe's Melbourne have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hangry Joe's Melbourne 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 Hangry Joe's Melbourne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hangry Joe's Melbourne is inspected around four times per year on average.
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