The Winner's Club
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Winner's Club stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Hole in or other damage to wall” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The Winner's Club's latest score of 50 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pico dated 12/29. Manager discarded.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice bin at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice bin at bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Hot dogs
02C-06-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Tested 0ppm, found sanitizer bucket empty, manager replaced and primed. Retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Employee cell phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to walk in freezer damaged.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to ice bin at bar
31B-04-4
50
Oct 7, 2025
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/. Dishwasher has been moved and walk in freezer has been added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Called plan review to verify plans have been submitted, no plans have been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Leftover food debris on slicer. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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/. Dishwasher has been moved and walk in freezer has been added **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and powdered sugar not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on white deep chest freezer is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 92F water, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
67
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw
01B-13-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind mop sink in disrepair
36-24-5
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. 5 mahi
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on left side is soiled, due to have cleaned this week **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in women's handicapped side.
31B-04-4
70
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken salad prepared on 1/13/24 today is 11/22/24
02C-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing by walk in coolers.
29-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve lids stored on dry storage floor
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
37
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled correct on site Interior of ice bin black like substance **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryers accumulated grease and food debris on ground
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In hoods both lights out Light out in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease, operator scheduled cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Winner's Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Winner's Club on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Winner's Club?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Winner's Club.
How does The Winner's Club compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
The Winner's Club most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has The Winner's Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Winner's Club have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Winner's Club 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 The Winner's Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Winner's Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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