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SHEP'S DINER

1409 AURORA RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3752862
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13960420
DBPR license1501454

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: Containers fully submerged in ice at main unit on cook line. All food items are below 41F. Unit near rear kitchen door. Cut tomatoes 56F, cooked sausage 55F. Advised not to use unit until repaired **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-05: Cut tomatoes 52°F, sliced cheese 49°F, diced ham 47°F, shredded cheese 48°F, cooked sausage 49°F **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-05: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-05: **Time Extended**

#6Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-05: **Time Extended**

Basic 2

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured on rear deck – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-05: **Time Extended**

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-30: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-05: No change **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 6, 2026 7:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.