The Frozen Pelican
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
74
Score
The Frozen Pelican appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Melrose facility scores 84, putting The Frozen Pelican on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave at front counter with food debris build up. Ice cream freezer at front counter with debris on shelf dividers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection four food handling employees present with no food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at hand wash sink behind front counter. Per operator waiting on replacement part. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
74
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in storage room, coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (56F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in cooler over night, operator observed cooler setting not correct and adjusted. Operator labeled containers to be discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in storage room, coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); heavy whipping cream (56F - Cold Holding) per operator stored in cooler over night, operator observed cooler setting not correct and adjusted. Operator labeled containers to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Over four food handling employees present with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager present at conclusion inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of water for customers stored on floor of storage room. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container missing label. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers at front counter not inverted or covered. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
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/. At time of inspection establishment utilizing outdoor cooking trailer with a flat top grill and table top electric fryers to prepare food for the establishment. Trailer has liftable siding openings with screens hanging down for protection from flies. No hood system, hand wash sink or three compartment sink and no running water on the food trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: At time of follow up inspection operator needs more time to submit plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
May 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of employee medicine stored on top of reach in cooler in the exterior food trailer. Operator relocated the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At time of inspection establishment correctly utilizing time as public health control with no written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test three compartment sink when set up with bleach.
16-37-1
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/. At time of inspection establishment utilizing outdoor cooking trailer with a flat top grill and table top electric fryers to prepare food for the establishment. Trailer has liftable siding openings with screens hanging down for protection from flies. No hood system, hand wash sink or three compartment sink and no running water on the food trailer. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor outside of the exterior food trailer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside of the back door of the establishment, food stored on trailer with open sidings behind establishment in reach in cooler and on shelves. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in bulk ice container.
10-08-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Establishment utilizing trailer with open sidings covered by a screen behind the establishment to cook and prepare food for the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
52
Aug 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Frozen Pelican last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Frozen Pelican on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Frozen Pelican?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Frozen Pelican.
How does The Frozen Pelican compare to other restaurants in Melrose?
The Frozen Pelican most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melrose average of 84.
Has The Frozen Pelican's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Frozen Pelican have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Frozen Pelican means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Frozen Pelican inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Frozen Pelican is inspected around three times per year on average.
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