Hooters of West Melbourne
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Hooters of West Melbourne has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other West Melbourne restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine is soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop food on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler drawers on cook line are soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above cook line and dish machine are soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans and cups on drying rack and at server station wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Three 1/4 full oil boxes on floor in cook area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Soda gun at bar missing drain tube allowing soda to drain on floor.
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountains at both server stations soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers in kitchen not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop diced tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans in storage area at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Pushed away from drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses stacked wet at drink station in front of kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make station bottom coolers not working, no food in storage repair parts ordered.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at server area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near pan storage not labeled.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty need cleaning. Gaskets for reach in coolers on sauce line requires cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in beer cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pretzel in walk in freezer uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood fan and light shields of hood fan Gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on plastic bins dry rack
16-46-4
86
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in soda storage area
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of door
22-20-5
82
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters of West Melbourne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters of West Melbourne on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters of West Melbourne?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hooters of West Melbourne.
How does Hooters of West Melbourne compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Hooters of West Melbourne most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Hooters of West Melbourne's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hooters of West Melbourne have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters of West Melbourne means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hooters of West Melbourne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of West Melbourne is inspected around three times per year on average.
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