SHEP'S DINER
1409 AURORA RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler across from cook line cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding); diced ham (55F – Cold Holding). In flip top reach-in cooler next to rear kitchen door macaroni salad (54F – Cold Holding); slaw (48F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well cooked sausage (109F – Hot Holding); cooked pork (111F – Hot Holding). Cooks reheated all foods to over 165°F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Green hose next to mop sink
Intermediate 6
28-07-4Intermediate – Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Manager stated that they are dumping in triple sink. Located mop sink and educated
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter is being used as a dump sink. Ice in well
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Only certificate provided is for Tayler. Promoted to manager 2 weeks ago
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for water filter next to ice machine
Basic 11
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors are unable to close under own weight
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured on rear deck
21-16-4Basic – Clean linens stored in improper location. Rear deck
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Waffle batter on the floor in storage room next to mop sink
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Cooking oil containers on table in rear deck
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle in rear of building
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and bread racks have an accumulation of mold like substances. Condenser fan cover is soiled
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored with cover
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink drain clogged with dirt. Draining extremely slowly
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:19 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.