Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LEANING TOWER OF MELBOURNE LLC

681 N WICKHAM RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3563503
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10698833
DBPR license1502097

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 21, 2024 12:51 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 25, 2024 10:02 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – 5 dead flies on window sill in dining area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Found 8 rodent droppings under the sink

#18High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Found jars of homemade meat sauce, marinara sauce, and pizza sauce poured in jars hot and sealed.

Stop Sale
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef 44F employee had out to make a pizza.

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate03G-43-2

Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Housemade spaghetti

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris on slicer

#22Intermediate53B-14-5

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.

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Utensil drawer has debris in it. Prep area, large bucket with food grade tools stored inside dirty bucket.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in prep area, and waitstaff area

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Through out.

#4Basic12B-07-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Women's cabinet in disrepair in bathroom

#6Basic36-63-4

Basic – Exhaust fan in the men's in disrepair.

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bag in box

#9Basic36-01-4

Basic – Heavy food debris on the floor behind mixer. Heavy food debris and build up on the floor under slicer station and under cook line equipment.

#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in wall next to drink station. Hole in wall around plumbing by ice machine, wall in disrepair corner of ice machine area.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy build up on filters. Heavy dust build up on shelf in prep area

#12Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor when entering establishment

#13Basic33-36-4

Basic – Trees and vines growing along the wall and swing in the outside storage area where freezers are also stored.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by slicer are soiled, heavy grease on side of equipment, pizza make area.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with salt and one with flour

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.