Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HANGRY JOE'S MELBOURNE

1630 S WICKHAM RD · WEST MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3693855
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13652726
DBPR license1505113

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 17, 2026 1:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 18, 2026 9:32 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority35A-04-4

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**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority35A-21-4

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

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

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.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

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

Basic 11

#1Basic33-08-4

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.

#2Basic08B-47-4

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.

#3Basic08B-38-4

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

#4Basic33-20-4

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.

#5Basic05-09-4

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

#6Basic23-03-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-16-4

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.

#8Basic25-05-4

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

#9Basic29-49-6

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

#10Basic42-01-4

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

#11Basic21-09-4

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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.