Nomads Canteen
617 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507264
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 14 follow-up), 6 intermediate, 6 basic-30
- Extension granted on Sep 10, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitSep 10, 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.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 10 live flying insects
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice.
Did not cross off as discussed
More time given
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Triple sink in kitchen
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 13 live flying insects at downstairs middle bar
Intermediate6
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda gun tips at each bar are soiled. Under side of draft pipes. Ice bin cover at exterior bar
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Used as dump sink at down stairs middle bar
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice.
Using commercially processed bottled lime juice for margaritas. Crossed off on all menus
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
On grill top at 118°F.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
500+ppm
Code 25, Single-service items: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
On bar tops
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.
No drain system for spillage from beer taps at downstairs middle bar
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Multiple bars
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Liquor room walls unfinished. Exposed wood and unfinished drywall
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. At doorway between kitchen and rear storage room
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.