Izzy's Diner
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Izzy's Diner, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 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. Milk open longer than 24 hours no date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melons in white refrigerator not date marked. Marking states roast beef.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave nearest cook line handle soiled with grease.
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Glass door reach in cooler front not maintaining temperature below 41f cold holding.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White refrigerator missing handle. Make table has torn gaskets on both doors.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind toaster has hole and smashed area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor near ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters covers soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pickle buckets reused to store sugar and flour.
25-32-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados stored in make table with ready to eat foods still have stickers affixed.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm, corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled in pickle buckets.
02D-01-5
39
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles have holes - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: Still waiting to get test scheduled Time extended 30 days **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles have holes - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer chlorine 200 corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle above 3 compartment sink
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to drink fountain -secured by kitchen manager **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles have holes
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of coffee creamer picked up,and stored on rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled microwave kitchen by entryway
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Gaskets - reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table
29-49-6
35
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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. Sanitizer level 0 ppm, operator changed sanitizer and primed dish washer. Recheck dish washer 50 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touch raw shell eggs then rte item. Employee educated
12A-12-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200 ppm operator diluted recheck 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose laying on floor
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwashing used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
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. One employee under 60 days hired without employee health reporting agreement. Employee signed reporting agreement **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make tables **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Buckets on in dry storage and cups in wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket - white upright reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items on floor in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above storage area (old walk in units)
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Black reach in cooler ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On make table
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled Hood fan and hood filters soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dry storage area
14-17-4
Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Splitter on back flow preventer with two hoses
29-40-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed cloth in bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
21
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 16 Live, small flying insects in dry storage where bus tubs and pans are kept, appeared when bins were agitated. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat ham and sausage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (48F) and cut lettuce (46F) in right reach-in cooler, prepped 3 hours prior, suggested rapid chill, operator moved to colder reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, no date indicating last time filter was changed
29-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, trash can in front of hand wash sink upon arrival **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No signed employee agreement stating their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out for operator to have new employee sign and one to make copies of **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on all reach-in coolers, walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer torn, Door to walk in cooler, severely damaged and wood on the inside exposed Reach-in cooler vents soiled with dirt and dust, suggested cleaning out to improve circulation
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by server station collecting standing water **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food debris on the bottom of reach-in freezer, gaskets on reach-in coolers with food debris, sides o fryer and reach-in freezer accumulated excess grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Reach in cooler and Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, tilapia in the walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
29
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (128F - Hot Holding)reheated second temp; 166 ( - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, first test 200ppm++. Operator diluted and retested until 50ppm was reached **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting by the server station
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair: Broken tile with standing water in server station by iced tea urns
36-17-5
Basic - Gaskets on reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler, reach-in cooler shelves and shelves above the triple sink holding clean dishes with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dressing. Walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No breaker on splitter **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad, hash, coleslaw and meatloaf walk in cooler not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets white upright freezers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tuna salad scoop handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets white fridge
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Izzy's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Izzy's Diner on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Izzy's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Izzy's Diner.
How does Izzy's Diner compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Izzy's Diner most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Izzy's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Izzy's Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Izzy's Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Izzy's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Izzy's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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