Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

ELEMENT MELBOURNE BEACH

2655 N HIGHWAY A1A · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32903

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3732590
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13934705
DBPR license1507262

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels, muffins, and bread at the breakfast buffet. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. In bar storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate55-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Automatic gratuity not on menu, operator stated he has it on the new menus. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Dragon bowl on menu requires the reminder to send readers to consumer advisory. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Soda nozzle and ice bin added to exterior of bar area without plan review. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter dated 6-2024. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top shelf on make table in kitchen not inverted. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher at bar. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with debris. Small reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Coffee station on cook line, under neath dispensing soiled with coffee grounds and debris. Single door reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with mold like substance. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

#5Basic29-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-09: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
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.