Element Melbourne Beach
2655 N Highway A1A, Melbourne, FL 32903 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507262
What drove the grade
Presence of insects or other pests.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection5 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 6 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 9 basic-52
- Extension granted on Oct 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 9, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
10 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
More time given
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
More time given
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
More time given
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
20 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Shredded cheddar cheese on top of make table at 63f cold holding for two hours operator moved to rapid chill. Corrected to 41f cold holding. Egg mix at 63f cold holding, added to time plan.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw steak over ready to eat sauces. Moved down to lower shelf in make table.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Bagels, muffins, and bread at the breakfast buffet.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
In bar storage area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects or other pests.
Numerous ants on bar exterior near pool.
Intermediate6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Dragon bowl on menu requires the reminder to send readers to consumer advisory.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Opened cheesecake not date, operator corrected. 4 open milks in walk in cooler not dated unknown date, operator discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade soiled with food debris, moved to wash. Top of magnet knife holder soiled with dust and debris, knives moved to wash.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Water filter dated 6-2024.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added.
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/. Soda nozzle and ice bin added to exterior of bar area without plan review.
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Automatic gratuity not on menu, operator stated he has it on the new menus.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
New oil stored on floor, operator corrected.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Cook on cook line no beard guard.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher at bar.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Vent hood covers soiled with debris. Small reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Coffee station on cook line, under neath dispensing soiled with coffee grounds and debris. Single door reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Plates on top shelf on make table in kitchen not inverted.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
At bar.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Hand wash sink at cookline.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor under the coffee station soiled with food debris.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Keys and cell phone over make table in kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.