The Dugout
4835 Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32934 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506216
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Nov 6 follow-up), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-14
- Administrative complaint on Oct 30, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score74
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 6, 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 - First visitOct 30, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed rodent droppings: 4 on floor near shelving to left of cook line. 3 on floor behind reach-in freezer in northwest corner of front line. Employees cleaned areas
Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for soda machine have an accumulation of mold like substances
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Mop bucket stored in front of sink. Employee moved.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jessica expired January 2026
Basic3
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Bucket stored on the floor. Placed on crate
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dispenser chute for oasis drink machine
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Paper plates on lower shelf stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Employee inverted
Fixed on the spot
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.