Ichabod's Dockside

2210 Front St, Melbourne, FL 32901
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ichabod's Dockside has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up four times.

That's lower than the typical Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
61
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Clervey, Artey,
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
64
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in triple sink room temperature. Chicken still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated employee **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad cooler- diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (51F - Cold Holding) Stocked after lunch suggested rapid chill on items added ice. Retemped at diced tomatoes 43F and raw steak at 41F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), sanitizer bucket was empty, operator replaced sanitzer bucket and primed. Retested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser and bleach Unlabeled spray bottles at server station**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of rice on floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in water at 100F, water retested 148F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour in bins next to cookline **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Whipping cream walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By mop sink 2- at bar 2- at waitress counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf dry storage **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. Purse back pack hanging with spices **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
55
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ichabod's Dockside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ichabod's Dockside on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ichabod's Dockside?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ichabod's Dockside.

How does Ichabod's Dockside compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Ichabod's Dockside most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Ichabod's Dockside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ichabod's Dockside have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ichabod's Dockside 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 Ichabod's Dockside inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ichabod's Dockside is inspected around three times per year on average.