Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill

747 Air Terminal Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32901

American

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**

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. Cooked ground beef **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pepper and salt **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon thawed still in vacuum sealed packages Raw tuna thawed still in vacuum sealed packages Educated employee sent flyer to operator **Repeat Violation**

06-09-1

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-14-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 7 pieces Raw tuna vacuum sealed in packaging vacuum seal not broken fish thawed 2 pieces raw salmon

01B-03-5

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna and salmon vacuum sealed not broken fish thawed Educated operator **Repeat Violation**

06-09-1

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

06-09-1

Jan 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill.

How does Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill 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.

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