West Melbourne, Brevard County

HANGRY JOE'S MELBOURNE

1630 S WICKHAM RD, West Melbourne, FL 32904

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 18, 2026
City
West Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 24448851

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in back room. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 24448850

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler has no ambient thermometer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24448852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in back storage not stored to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Time Extended

Mar 17, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

35A-04-4

Detail 24447220

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 26 droppings observed inside restaurant. 9 on single service containers for use in food service, trays. 10 on floor in back storage area under racks. 1 in box of ketchup with ketchup packets eaten by rodents. 1 in box of salad dressing packets. 2 on top of plastic bin. 3 on top of brown spice container. Admin Complaint

35A-21-4

Detail 24447216

High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Open box of ketchup packets destroyed and eaten signs of rodent activity. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24447215

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean pan lids soiled with old food debris on bottom rack of ware storage.

41-17-4

Detail 24447225

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in back room.

33-08-4

Detail 24447227

Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Approximately 7 garbage bags open and in the back enclosure of premises. Not placed in dumpster that is approximately 50 yards from enclosure. Operator stated city did not come on Sunday as scheduled.

08B-47-4

Detail 24447221

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler has open mayo 5 gallon bucket and soy garlic sauce mixture on floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 24447223

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda on floor under front counter.

33-20-4

Detail 24447224

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground in back of restaurant, not in grease receptacle. Possible from grease or mop water dumping on ground. Operator stated there was a spill that leaked out the back door on to pavement.

05-09-4

Detail 24447228

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler has no ambient thermometer.

23-03-4

Detail 24447226

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top seal of ice cream reach in freezer soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24447218

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids both open with maggots in trash. Approximately 50 yards from restaurant. Operator stated city did not come on Sunday and next pick up is Thursday.

25-05-4

Detail 24447219

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters on floor under front counter.

29-49-6

Detail 24447229

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small make table has standing water in bottom.

42-01-4

Detail 24447217

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops in back storage not stored to dry.

21-09-4

Detail 24447222

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Used to clean make table and prep table, educated operator. Set up sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 24279398

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cook line blocked by microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24279395

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing strips on premises. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 24279399

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing dra in cover. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24279397

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayo container on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24279393

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

23-03-4

Detail 24279396

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer has soiled gaskets. Hood filter covers soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24279394

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has frozen food in the bottom. Repeat Violation

Nov 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 24171449

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing device on site. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 24171448

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in bottle with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24171445

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 24171444

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24171446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood filters soiled with grease. Prep tables in kitchen soiled with old food debris on bottom shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24171447

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor near sticky rodent trap approximately 2'. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

Nov 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 19Total: 29

12A-18-4

Detail 24169726

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Used towel to dry gloved hand after touching raw frozen food. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 24169721

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Moving from raw thawed chicken to frozen fries. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 24169743

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings behind packed shelves used to store single service items in back room. Observed 2 rodent droppings behind water heater by triple sink. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24169725

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner hanging on clean containers rack facing ware.

02C-03-5

Detail 24169736

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 with no date marking in reach in cooler front of store, expired 10-24-25.

31A-09-4

Detail 24169746

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Second handwashing sink in kitchen blocked. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24169730

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink has frying basket inside it.

16-37-1

Detail 24169740

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No testing device on site. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24169735

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand was sink in kitchen has no towels. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24169720

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner in bottle with no label.

36-03-4

Detail 24169724

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding by fryers, approximately 1.5" gap. Possible entry point for rodents.

32-12-6

Detail 24169733

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in female restroom.

50-09-4

Detail 24169747

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed.

29-18-4

Detail 24169734

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink missing drain cover. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24169728

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24169723

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table had standing water in the bottom.

36-73-4

Detail 24169739

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tile floor behind fryers have approximately 1" of standing oil and three old waffle fries.

08B-38-4

Detail 24169732

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayo and pickles on floor in walk in cooler.

10-01-5

Detail 24169738

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour containers have scoop handles in flour. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24169729

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water at 90f.

22-08-4

Detail 24169741

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

23-03-4

Detail 24169722

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood filters soiled with grease. Prep tables in kitchen soiled with old food debris on bottom shelves.

16-48-4

Detail 24169731

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean rack has bins and other ware with old food debris on them.

22-16-4

Detail 24169745

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table for raw chicken has old food debris on bottom shelf.

25-05-4

Detail 24169742

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service trays on floor in back room.

33-31-5

Detail 24169748

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Establishment has old unused cold holding units and other debris in back of restaurant. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24169727

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris.

42-01-4

Detail 24169737

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on floor near sticky rodent trap approximately 2'. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 24169744

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled oil saturated rags on floor under fryers.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 15Total: 23

35A-02-7

Detail 24051069

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, one fly observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 24051085

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired in April, operator was issued AC in June and has still not renewed. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24051062

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Missing poster or kit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24051084

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Second hand wash sink in kitchen on cook line blocked by table with microwave on it, additional hand wash sink in back room blocked. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24051066

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat testing strips available.

31B-02-4

Detail 24051072

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both front and kitchen hand was sinks missing paper towels.

11-26-1

Detail 24051083

Intermediate - 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. No agreement. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24051061

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage area with blue liquid. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24051079

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as scoops for dry spices. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 24051076

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover in mop sink. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24051078

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

40-06-5

Detail 24051070

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

24-08-4

Detail 24051068

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.

24-05-4

Detail 24051081

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted.

10-01-5

Detail 24051075

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in salt, sugar, and flour. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 24051065

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In back kitchen window. Unplugged. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 24051074

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 24051082

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No poster on site. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24051080

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler, had to use inspector thermometer to get ambient temperature. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24051064

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers stacked as clean and ready for use.

33-31-5

Detail 24051073

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Furniture in back of restaurant on the exterior, several hot holding and cold holding units.

42-01-4

Detail 24051067

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in corner by ice machine. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 24051077

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar not labeled.

47-03-4

Detail 24051071

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light switch for kitchen lighting has no plastic cover exposed wires.

45-05-4

Detail 24051063

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stowed on floor by hand wash station in kitchen.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

35A-02-7

Detail 23838248

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen by back door

50-17-3

Detail 23838238

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23838240

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over blue cheese dressing and whipped cream. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23838249

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23838243

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table in front of sink by triple sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23838242

Intermediate - 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. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23838237

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

14-01-5

Detail 23838235

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop powdered sugar Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23838250

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

29-18-4

Detail 23838239

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink

13-03-4

Detail 23838246

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

14-11-5

Detail 23838236

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Scoop broken handle in corn starch Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23838241

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer

22-08-4

Detail 23838245

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23838247

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler. Broken Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23838244

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

Dec 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 23443062

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup #10 can in dry storage top and bottom seam dents

01B-02-5

Detail 23443061

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken marinated 52 F - cold holding; Cole slaw 50 F - cold holding; lettuce 50 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding; all items voluntarily discarded by manager

03A-02-5

Detail 23443060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken marinated 52 F - cold holding; Cole slaw 50 F - cold holding; lettuce 50 F - cold holding; shredded cheese 50 F - cold holding; Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23443063

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in reach in cooler

Sep 27, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.