The Chart House
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, The Chart House has 11 inspections in the public record. The Chart House was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average is 84, putting The Chart House squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. No hot water at hand sink on front cook line. In process of being repaired. Another sink nearby
27-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Changed bucket 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl used to scoop seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags from June
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
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 - Stored food not covered. Peas and corn walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance and torn wallpaper from complaint. Warning to repair wall. 30 days **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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 vacuum seal not broken still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
47
May 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Items in sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Corn walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jun 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags are marked with last day sold
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in handwashing sink
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in low boy cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
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. 0 ppm. Bar dishwasher will sanitize at other dishwasher until fixed
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with date at end of batch. Chef stated that the tags not dated were the copies from the batched that were separated. He will make sure all tags get dated **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in sink. Salad prep **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Salad prep **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler cookline
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Labels on Avacado. Educated employee **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Server area **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket walk in freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soup walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
32
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Clam chowder 50F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were date, most were not. Explained the importance of dating with last day sold.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Clam chowder made yesterday, was in walk in cooler overnight, tempted at 50F.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova lox not marked with consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tea filters were not stored covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between equipment in dessert prep area **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on cookline.
36-24-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Chef double bucket it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised operator to rapid chill products in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle on soda gun in server station behind bar area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Potato peeler stored in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In several area throughout.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green board in cook line area
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In waitstaff area. Operator put board to cover above drain. Drain has no cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Floor wet throughout **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In prep area for deserts
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk breading.
02D-01-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Chart House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Chart House on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Chart House?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Chart House.
How does The Chart House compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
The Chart House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has The Chart House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Chart House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Chart House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Chart House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Chart House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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