Lemon Barrel Cafe

4835 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32934
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Lemon Barrel Cafe stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Lemon Barrel Cafe's latest score of 78 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew license. It is the operators responsibility to renew license, print and post.
50-17-3
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. Ham no date mark, employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
78
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 opened last week not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Ownership verified. License is current. Open and operating. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 opened last week not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Ownership verified. License is current. Open and operating.
50-09-4
70
Mar 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lemon Barrel Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lemon Barrel Cafe on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lemon Barrel Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lemon Barrel Cafe.

How does Lemon Barrel Cafe compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Lemon Barrel Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Lemon Barrel Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lemon Barrel Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lemon Barrel Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.