The Pelican Diner
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
55
Score
The Pelican Diner has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Sebastian average 77, so The Pelican Diner trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage. 110f hot holding under heat lamp Added to time plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main make table Glass reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter drip Gasket reach in freezer
23-03-4
55
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 400+. Corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink behind bar. Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table Gasket glass door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table. Cook line and reach in freezer Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees lunch on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle glass reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 400 +. Corrected to 75ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. Milk and heavy cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket lg make table Door handle reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
23-03-4
58
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle missing single door reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
36-62-4
64
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling next to triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer and salad flip top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage /shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front rack next to hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On rack with spices. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. egg salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense ice **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling next to triple sink **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer and salad flip top **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Storage /shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front rack next to hand wash sink **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under steam unit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
26
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At egg station. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Containers of whipped butter at counter for 30 minutes. Manager added to chart/board. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Mixer-head. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling water for bucket form hand sink. Reviewed requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 form for new employees with no food reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/ice buildup. Ice build up on food containers in walk in freezer.
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both walk in and chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep area shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall and hood filters soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
37
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler, chicken salad 47f and feta cheese 48f in top of open flip top cooler for 2 hours. Cooler adjusted colder, ice bath added and top closed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Mixer head. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu. Employee marked menus with an asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink. At bar. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Chest freezer with torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline equipment, cracks and crevices.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer with torn gasket.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pelican Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pelican Diner on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pelican Diner?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Pelican Diner.
How does The Pelican Diner compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?
The Pelican Diner most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebastian average of 77.
Has The Pelican Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Pelican Diner have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Pelican Diner 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 Pelican Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pelican Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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