Hell N Blazes Brewing Co
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Hell N Blazes Brewing Co, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Melbourne restaurant scores 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Operator claimed Terminex was out yesterday and put glue traps in kitchen 6 traps approximately 10 dead roaches in each trap Operator called terminex to come out today and remove traps and replace with new traps No live roaches present at inspection - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: All old traps discarded with dead roaches Approximately 15 new traps set with 10 dead roaches total Exterminator will return daily for 1 week to replace traps Recommend next day callback by supervisor on duty **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
95
Feb 4, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Operator claimed Terminex was out yesterday and put glue traps in kitchen 6 traps approximately 10 dead roaches in each trap Operator called terminex to come out today and remove traps and replace with new traps No live roaches present at inspection
35A-03-4
95
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Heavy cream opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fry make table **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
55
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Caramel syrup
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Biscuits chest freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked mahi. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets small reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour. Dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 Gaskets reach in chest freezers
23-03-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
90
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. veggie burger (50F - Cold Holding), suggest rapid chill on item, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-50-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Using soufflé up to scoop deli mustard in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink, manager has on order **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
64
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46f cold holding. Rapid chill Rechecked 41f ch
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. Heavy cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on make table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets small reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on reach in chest freezer
23-03-4
64
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brushes for dishes stored in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hell N Blazes Brewing Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hell N Blazes Brewing Co on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hell N Blazes Brewing Co?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hell N Blazes Brewing Co.
How does Hell N Blazes Brewing Co compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Hell N Blazes Brewing Co most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Hell N Blazes Brewing Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hell N Blazes Brewing Co have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hell N Blazes Brewing Co 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 Hell N Blazes Brewing Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hell N Blazes Brewing Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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