Melbourne Seafood Station
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
45
Score
Melbourne Seafood Station appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Melbourne restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed but old one posted at bar.
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with hose attached no vacuum breaker/ backflow prevention device installed.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda fountain machine soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing under Type K extinguisher on cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal bins wet nesting on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on flooring behind fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small make table does not have a thermometer inside.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves for storage of plastic bins soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler. Condensation dripping from unit. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bin of cobbled corn had water from walk in cooler condensation dripping in bin. Operator removed and reboiled corn. Placed covers on other food in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
45
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Tags not marked with last date served **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Operator made employee agreement but dint include employee not to come to work when sick Will add to agreement and have completed by next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 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. O ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink sink till repaired
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator made changes didn't submit to plan review. Operator forgot to send. Inspector saw plans that operator is sending **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent copy operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case bread walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
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
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids for to go containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on left
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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
29
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Renovations done to front counter/bar, hand sink relocated to end of bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Operator sent plans on 6-17-25, verified with email. Time extended until next routine. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . ceviche (44F - Cold Holding); crab (44F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ceviche (44F - Cold Holding); crab (44F - Cold Holding) in low boy prep cooler, items were in overnight. Manager discarded product.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink liquid not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu has raw fish. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Renovations done to front counter/bar, hand sink relocated to end of bar. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 - 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. Provided for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided advisory for manager. Printed and posted. Menu states they can order them raw or cooked. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in seasonings. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blue plastic cups next to drink machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of individually packaged fish under rack in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink end of bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
30
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in drawer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Seafood make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pasta 45 F - cold holding;
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood table- cooked 32 F thawing; lobster tails 47 F - cold holding; scallops 45 F F - cold holding; cooked craw fish 48 F - cold holding; boiled eggs 50 F - cold holding; cooked pasta 45 F - cold holding; All proteins placed in make table this morning at 10am and found at 1:30 pm. Manager rapid chilled items with ice. Cooked pasta was in cooler over night and was discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose holder placed and hose picked up by owner **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine lid in kitchen, lid cleaned by owner **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups Spicy spices, cups removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in drawer cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes on floor under racks in reach in cooler, wraps and chicken wings **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Seafood make table
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic pans on clean dish rack **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Manager forgot to date. Finished batch last Tuesday **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad make table
29-49-6
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Crawfish 65f cold holding 2.5lb
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table raw shrimp 44f cold holding. Raw lobster 44f cold holding. Smoked sausage 45f cold holding. Cooked potatoes 45f cold holding. Cooked corn 44f cold holding. Raw scallops 44f cold holding. Operator had open during lunch. Suggest rapid chill Crawfish 65f cold holding. Operator not sure why out of temperature. Discarded Rechecked. Raw shrimp 37f cold holding. Raw lobster 40f cold holding. Smoked sausage 41f cold holding. Cooked potatoes 41f cold holding. Cooked corn 41f cold holding. Raw scallops 39f cold holding **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in front blocked by empty beer kegs
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop old bay **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets salad reach in cooler
23-03-4
39
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 clam tags from December
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
52
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melbourne Seafood Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melbourne Seafood Station on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melbourne Seafood Station?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Melbourne Seafood Station.
How does Melbourne Seafood Station compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Melbourne Seafood Station most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Melbourne Seafood Station's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Melbourne Seafood Station have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Melbourne Seafood Station 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 Melbourne Seafood Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Melbourne Seafood Station is inspected around four times per year on average.
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