Meg O'malleys
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Meg O'malleys has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 84. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn nozzles 2 at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed whisk in hand wash sink Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice on floor walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
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 floor walk in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking powder **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid eggs over cooked chicken wings 3 door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn nozzle 3 of them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cooked pasta **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
58
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces and soup **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn nozzle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking powder **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop Baking powder **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Corned beef. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
32
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust on lip of opening
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop baking powder **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemonade beer cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in Shepard pie mix **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife stored in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-18-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
50
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
52
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding), stocked this morning, suggested rapid chill on item. Retemped at 40F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over ready to eat bacon jam Smoked salmon over ready to eat cake salad station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Open heavy whipping cream and milk
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In coleslaw **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline has contractor coming by today to clean all vents and tiles **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in small flip top soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw shrimp walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. At bar sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop salad items **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back loading dock **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. All cooks **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom door hot box. Not closing
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream walk in freezer. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets small sandwich cooler several
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small sandwich cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meg O'malleys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meg O'malleys on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meg O'malleys?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Meg O'malleys.
How does Meg O'malleys compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Meg O'malleys most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Meg O'malleys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meg O'malleys have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Meg O'malleys 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 Meg O'malleys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meg O'malleys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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