Westside Sportsbar and Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Westside Sportsbar and Lounge has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Westside Sportsbar and Lounge was last inspected on Oct 27, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Compared to other Melbourne restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bruschetta (46F - Cold Holding); in container above cold fill line in reach in cooler, held overnight, cook discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in bar has heavy build up of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips are expired and no longer work.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook moved dish soap to hws. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cook inverted utensils **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 1, 2024. License is current. Establishment is open and operating. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave between upright freezer and 2 door cooler is soiled interior top. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 49F, moved to low boy cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pizza sauce opened on 4-10-25. Today is 4-21-25.
02C-01-5
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 opened on Wednesday not date marked
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White strainer with ice in it, in hand sink next to triple sink behind bar.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen does not have paper towels
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In bar area, leaking
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on dry storage rack not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2024. License is current.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in kitchen has grease build up by fryer. Old food on floor behind stainless cart by prep table with pizza oven.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of fryer basket and tong stored on handle of oven/stove **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven. Microwave next between freezer and 2 door cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Pizza paddle utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Pizza paddle is has dirt and food debris on it
10-04-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of white upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine has accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning in clear container on dry storage rack next to ice machine is not labeled.
02D-01-5
32
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to beer cooler and behind bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease and dust Gaskets in reach in cooler under make table soiled **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauce cup being used as a scoop in pizza sauce - owner removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to beer cooler and behind bar **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes above chest freezer and hand sink not inverted covered
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid fry shortening box on floor next to rolling cart - placed on shelf by owner **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives stored between make table and prep table - owner removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle- owner removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave between reach in cooler and reach in freezer
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease and dust Gaskets in reach in cooler under make table soiled **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable cooking pans on top of upright reach in freezer- items inverted by the owner **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind stove and behind make table
36-27-5
55
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles. Cleaned by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with dust and debris build up. Make table gaskets soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour buckets **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
61
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles. Cleaned by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used in pizza sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with dust and debris build up. Make table gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour buckets **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
74
May 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw philly steak over ready to eat pretzel **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Undated opened heavy whipping cream Opened milk at bar no date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Provided for operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen over triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cheese sauce reach in 2 door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine
16-36-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mandy
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to 2 ceiling tiles
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Locked in office
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Underside of top door on sandwich cooler Gaskets upright freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above triple sink
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets sandwich cooler Hood filters Gaskets and top reach in upright freezer
23-03-4
32
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 in bar cooler and milk in kitchen not date marked after opening more than 24 hrs. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bar cooler unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in bar area
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To-go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westside Sportsbar and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westside Sportsbar and Lounge on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westside Sportsbar and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Westside Sportsbar and Lounge.
How does Westside Sportsbar and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Westside Sportsbar and Lounge most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Westside Sportsbar and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Westside Sportsbar and Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Westside Sportsbar and Lounge 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 Westside Sportsbar and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Westside Sportsbar and Lounge is inspected around four times per year on average.
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