Hotel Melby
801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506953
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 5 basic (2 repeats)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw salmon over cooked corned beef
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Sink in dishwasher area
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sugar
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Sugar
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
Under hood fan
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.