Melbourne, Brevard County

SHEP'S DINER

1409 AURORA RD, Melbourne, FL 32935

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 30, 2026
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 24336998

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher has dirt build up - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 24336999

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In large flip top cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24336997

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall has food debris behind slicer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Time Extended

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 24333503

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm, tried priming, sanitation would not pull through. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24333504

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ; fish (46F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (49F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (47F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding) Items in flip top cooler across from grill. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24333509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items placed in flip top cooler 2 hrs prior, staff put in ice bath to rapid chill. Macaroni salad (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); feta (46F - Cold Holding); ; fish (46F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (49F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (47F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding)in flip top cooler overnight. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24333505

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad and chicken salad no date mark. Operator discarded due to temperature abuse.

16-21-4

Detail 24333506

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher has dirt build up

14-01-5

Detail 24333510

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in coleslaw on prep table. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24333507

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In large flip top cooler in kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 24333508

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall has food debris behind slicer.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 23940926

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. C.W. The cook no training record - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23937342

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm. Found sanitizer bucket empty. Operator replaced, primed tested 50ppm Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23937341

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground pork (52F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (52F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding) held in cooler unit overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 23937346

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground pork (52F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (52F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded products

53B-13-5

Detail 23937344

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. C.W. The cook no training record

02C-02-5

Detail 23937343

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black eyed peas, mashed potato's and sloppy Joe mix made Tuesday not date marked

12B-07-4

Detail 23937347

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on hot holding table. Employee relocated drink Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23937348

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hws in kitchen sign lettering is worn and not legible. Operator has a sign to be put up. Corrective Action Taken

42-01-4

Detail 23937345

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket with water.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03B-15-5

Detail 23450339

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. onions (130F - Hot Holding), cook reheated to 190F Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23450333

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kelly

14-71-4

Detail 23450337

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles on some pans are taped. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23450331

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Threshold to walk in cooler is in disrepair. Operator is currently in process of repair Corrective Action Taken

10-17-4

Detail 23450338

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.one steam table and between shelf and wall on far side kitchen wall Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23450330

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23450335

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23450336

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 23450334

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall dusty in kitchen

29-11-4

Detail 23450332

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand wash sink in kitchen

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

02C-08-5

Detail 22973449

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Ham in walk in cooler not date marked Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 22973450

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer on cook line

14-38-4

Detail 22973447

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear lids on steam table

10-17-4

Detail 22973451

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On steam table, in between board and table. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22973448

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22973445

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22973444

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on bottom.

05-09-4

Detail 22973446

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ric next to stove. Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 22531619

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

24-08-4

Detail 22531622

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting front counter

08B-38-4

Detail 22531618

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several items in walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22531616

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22531620

Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22531621

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22531617

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in plastic clear bin not labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 22153426

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders aver raw ground beef in upright freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22153431

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Watermelon 54F

03E-03-5

Detail 22153434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Sausage links 119F, less than 2 hours, rapid reheat to 180F Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22153427

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. Turkey sliced day before yesterday not date marked and ricotta cheese not date marked after opening. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22153435

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22153430

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with awesome not labeled Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22153428

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22153425

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22153432

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Several dry cloths laying around on front counter and kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22153429

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator has replaced some shelving, is in the process of replacing all. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22153433

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

41-27-4

Detail 21668378

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution turned strip blue testing at 500++ppm for quat.

02C-03-5

Detail 21668384

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 sour cream in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21668379

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21668380

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using front counter hand sink as dump sink

40-06-5

Detail 21668386

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on top of cookline Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21668382

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cookline Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21668374

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21668381

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in outside storage Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 21668375

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On order Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21668385

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven handle Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21668383

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 21668387

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21668377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21668376

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 23

12A-07-5

Detail 21169489

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cracked eggs with just gloves no hand wash when tasks were changed and applied new gloves.

41-24-4

Detail 21169476

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. On the front line storage area hanging on metal rack where food is stored.

08A-05-6

Detail 21169473

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liver over cooked gyro meat in freezer Raw philly meat over French fries and portioned veggies

03A-02-5

Detail 21169494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. side unit ; ham (51-54F - Cold Holding); ground beef (53-57F - Cold Holding); raw fish (51-53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48-50F); tomatoe soup (61F - Cold Holding) Suggested rapid chill ground beef retemped (42F - Cold Holding); raw fish retemped (41F - Cold Holding); ham retemp (43F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (41-43F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21169482

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Duster remove on food storage shelf Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21169493

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 and chocolate milk. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21169479

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cookline stained Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 21169490

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Coils are freezing up in side unit

50-09-4

Detail 21169495

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21169484

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage on cookline Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21169481

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler Torn screen on outside storage area Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21169477

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door leading outside.

36-73-4

Detail 21169486

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer accumulated grease

08B-38-4

Detail 21169485

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in back storage area on ground Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 21169492

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

21-04-4

Detail 21169487

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 21169488

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-18-6

Detail 21169474

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21169475

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled food debris Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21169491

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 21169478

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor in dry storage room Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 21169483

Basic - Standing water/debris or very slow draining water in mop sink

21-12-4

Detail 21169480

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several soiled towels on dry storage shelf, in various areas on cook line.

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

02C-01-5

Detail 20830513

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Meatloaf undated in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20830521

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of large black microwave by steam table White cutting boards stained

29-38-4

Detail 20830512

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No back flow on mop sink or spigot outback

51-11-4

Detail 20830520

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20830519

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 20830515

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes in walk in Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20830516

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on outdoor white freezer

25-05-4

Detail 20830518

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go white containers and deli paper stored on floor in dry storage Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20830517

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Long reach in cooler, standing water in bottom

02D-01-5

Detail 20830514

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

41-27-4

Detail 20417253

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary too strong 400-500ppm Corrected to 200-250ppm Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20417247

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20417255

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dishwasher Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20417245

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 20417254

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20417252

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated dishwasher. 1st day

21-04-4

Detail 20417246

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20417249

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20417250

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pickles walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20417248

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Swai fish thawed in pan of water. Educated on proper methods to thaw frozen fish Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 20417251

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site