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Local news for Brevard County and the Space Coast

Bars & Restaurants

Openings, closings and state inspections across Brevard, plus our own picks.

Updated Sat, Oct 24, 3:48 AM ET

Just opened

JUST OPENED

Villon Roasters

306 State Rd A1A, Satellite Beach

Coffee, scratch bakery and breakfast/lunch, in the former Goombay's space.

Open now; a gastropub / community space is planned for a later phase.

Updated Tue, Oct 13 · AOL / Florida Today syndication

REOPENED

Baci Beachside

Satellite Beach

Emergency closure for live insects and rodent droppings; a callback inspection on Oct 9 found no violations (per inspection-record sites).

Updated Thu, Oct 8 · Florida DBPR inspection records (via InspectFL)

JUST OPENED

Pepe's Cantina (Viera)

7700 N Wickham Rd Ste 101, Melbourne

Mexican food and Sunday brunch.

Grand opening Sep 18, 2026.

Updated Fri, Sep 18 · Spotlight Magazine Brevard

Coming soon 93

COMING SOON

Peaks Cafe

1889 S Patrick Dr, Indian Harbour Beach

New cafe planned for 1889 S Patrick Dr; the LLC was formed Aug 25, 2026. Plan review filed 2026-10-02; state status: In process.

No opening date, menu or hours announced yet (plan review filed Oct 2, 2026).

Updated Sat, Oct 10 · What Now Orlando

PLANS FILEDREMODEL

Drifters Surf Restro

1875 S Patrick Dr, Indian Harbour Beach

Remodel of an existing restaurant (state plan review). Remodel plan filed 2026-09-04; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-09-17).

Remodel plan approved with provisos Sep 17, 2026; no reopening date announced.

Updated Fri, Sep 4 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

LICENSE ISSUED

Ellie's Deli

140 Tomahawk Dr, Indian Harbour Beach

New state license issued.

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Fri, Jul 10 · Florida DBPR new-license file

PLANS FILEDREMODEL

Cantina Dos Amigos

990 N A1A, Indialantic

Remodel of an existing restaurant (state plan review). Remodel plan filed 2026-10-11; state status: Incomplete.

Remodel plan review filed Oct 11, 2026 (incomplete); no reopening date announced.

Updated Sun, Oct 11 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

PLANS FILEDREMODEL

Bleu Beach Resort Corp

501 Miramar Ave, Indialantic

Remodel plan filed 2026-08-07; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-09-04).

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Fri, Aug 7 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

LICENSE ISSUED

Lou's Blues Bar and Grill

3191 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-05-30 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Fri, Jul 10 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Pal Raspao

4590 Babcock St NE Ste 105, Palm Bay

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-10-03 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Thu, Oct 22 · Florida DBPR new-license file

COMING SOON

Okie Dokie Coffee Co.

7640 N Wickham Rd Ste 112, Melbourne

Nonprofit coffee shop that hires young adults with special needs (Suntree area).

'Opening soon' as of Oct 23, 2026; earlier posts pointed to November 2026. No exact date listed.

Updated Tue, Oct 20 · Space Coast Daily

COMING SOON

Margarita Island (Evans Rd)

1751 Evans Rd, Melbourne

Mexican restaurant chain, 7th Florida location.

Opening early November 2026 in the former El Chico building (4th Brevard location).

Updated Tue, Oct 20 · Space Coast Daily

COMING SOON

Fire + Bloom Coastal Kitchen

Cocoa Beach

Listed on the Accelerate Brevard chamber ribbon-cutting calendar.

Grand opening ribbon cutting scheduled Oct 28, 2026.

Updated Tue, Oct 20 · Accelerate Brevard (chamber)

LICENSE ISSUED

Donna's Dogs

4590 Babcock St NE Ste 105, Palm Bay

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-10-02 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Tue, Oct 20 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Morocco on Wheels

2112 Sarno Rd, Melbourne

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-09-30 (Approved with Provisos). Plan review 2026-09-30 (Approved with Provisos). Plan review 2026-09-29 (Approved with Provisos). Plan review 2026-09-29 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Mon, Oct 19 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Ascended Palate Weekly Meal Prep & Delivery

739 N Dr Ste G, Melbourne

New state license issued (no seating).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Mon, Oct 19 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Giving Table LLC

739 North Drive Ste G, Melbourne

New state license issued (no seating).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Fri, Oct 16 · Florida DBPR new-license file

PLANS FILED

Xela Tacos LLC

1502 W King St, Cocoa

New mobile unit plan filed 2026-10-16; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-10-16).

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Fri, Oct 16 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

PLANS FILED

Taqueria La Farfan #2

2112 Sarno Rd, Melbourne

Plan review filed 2026-10-14; state status: Filed.

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Wed, Oct 14 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

LICENSE ISSUED

Mami Tasty Restaurant

1100 S Wickham Rd, Melbourne

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-08-31 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Tue, Oct 13 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

BBQ Brazil Party

4700 Babcock St Ste 1, Palm Bay

New state license issued.

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Fri, Oct 9 · Florida DBPR new-license file

COMING SOON

Tiki Docks

5451 Lake Andrew Dr, Melbourne

Tiki Docks Bar & Grill: lakefront Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar at Borrows West, about 9,300 sq ft. New construction plan filed 2026-10-06; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-10-21).

Planned for early 2027.

Updated Thu, Oct 8 · Spotlight Magazine Brevard

COMING SOON

Lynora's

529 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne

Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizza and craft cocktails coming to downtown Melbourne.

Targeting late October 2026 (exact day not confirmed).

Updated Thu, Oct 8 · Spotlight Magazine Brevard

LICENSE ISSUED

Goodness Gracious Kitchen

4590 Babcock St Ste 105, Palm Bay

New state license issued (no seating).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Tue, Oct 6 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Sloppy Azz Devil Dogs

217 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-09-03 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Tue, Oct 6 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Beach Bums Sweet Treats

8500 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-08-27 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Mon, Oct 5 · Florida DBPR new-license file

PLANS FILED

El Pueblo Magico Food Truck LLC

2137 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island

Plan review filed 2026-10-05; state status: Filed.

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Mon, Oct 5 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

TEMPORARY

Squid Lips

Cocoa Beach

Closed for the fall with a December 2026 return targeted (per Florida Today's September recap).

Updated Thu, Oct 1 · Florida Today (September recap)

PLANS FILED

Citos Pinchos

4590 Babcock St NE Ste 105, Palm Bay

Plan review filed 2026-10-01; state status: Filed.

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Thu, Oct 1 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

LICENSE ISSUED

Rocket Bagels Rockledge

566 Barton Blvd Ste 10, Rockledge

New state license issued (14 seats). Plan review 2026-06-27 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Wed, Sep 30 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Pops Chicago Style Eats LLC

4700 Babcock St, Palm Bay

New state license issued (40 seats). Plan review 2026-08-25 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Mon, Sep 28 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Salpiconazo

4590 Babcock St Ste 105, Palm Bay

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-08-01 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Mon, Sep 28 · Florida DBPR new-license file

PLANS FILED

Roy's BBQ LLC

850 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island

New mobile unit plan filed 2026-09-25; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-10-06).

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Fri, Sep 25 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

PLANS FILED

Shawns Irish Pub Fish & Chips

125 Harrison St, Titusville

New mobile unit plan filed 2026-09-25; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-09-28).

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Fri, Sep 25 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

LICENSE ISSUED

Capt Rons Galley

681 N Wickham Rd Ste a, Melbourne

New state license issued.

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Thu, Sep 24 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

A1jerkandsoulfoodllc

4590 Babcock St Ste 105, Palm Bay

New state license issued (no seating). Plan review 2026-07-27 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Wed, Sep 23 · Florida DBPR new-license file

PLANS FILEDREMODEL

Moon River Cafe & Curiosities

728 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne

Remodel plan filed 2026-09-22; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-10-02).

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Tue, Sep 22 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

PLANS FILED

Hope Cafe

1375 Deleon Ave, Titusville

New mobile unit plan filed 2026-09-22; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-10-13).

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Tue, Sep 22 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

PLANS FILED

Den

1419 Highland Ave, Melbourne

New construction plan filed 2026-09-19; state status: Approved with Provisos (reviewed 2026-10-07).

Plan review is an early step; opening date not published.

Updated Sat, Sep 19 · Florida DBPR plan-review file

LICENSE ISSUED

Sea Salt & Tallow LLC

4590 Babcock St Ste 105, Palm Bay

New state license issued (no seating).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Fri, Sep 18 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Casa Gelo

7645 Stadium Pkwy #101, Melbourne

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-09-09 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Thu, Sep 17 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

Kasika Catering INC

1185 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay

New state license issued (no seating).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Thu, Sep 17 · Florida DBPR new-license file

LICENSE ISSUED

G-Dogz

4590 Babcock St Ste 105, Palm Bay

New state license issued. Plan review 2026-08-06 (Approved with Provisos).

Licensed; opening date not published by the state.

Updated Wed, Sep 16 · Florida DBPR new-license file

53 more are in the state plan-review and license files.

Closings

CLOSING

Chi Lin

2137 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island

Closing after 25 years; the owners plan to retire.

Updated Sat, Oct 31 · Florida Today

CLOSING

The PSJ Cellar

3780 Curtis Blvd, Cocoa

Port St. John restaurant announced its last day as Oct 25, 2026.

Updated Sun, Oct 25 · Florida Today

CLOSED

The Green Room Cafe

222 N 1st St, Cocoa Beach

Closed Oct 17, 2026 after about 17 years.

Updated Sat, Oct 17 · Florida Today

CLOSED

Lilly Rose Cafe

Melbourne

Listed as permanently closed in Florida Today's September 2026 Brevard food recap.

Updated Thu, Oct 1 · Florida Today (September recap)

LICENSE LAPSED

Del Taco Restaurant

2936 Sarno Road, Melbourne

The state lists this license as delinquent: it expired 2026-04-01 and has not been renewed. Last inspection 2026-08-19. This is NOT a confirmed closing: it may just be late paperwork or a sale.

A lapsed state license doesn't confirm the place has closed.

Updated Wed, Apr 1 · Florida DBPR active licenses

LICENSE LAPSED

Old Fish House

249 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach

The state lists this license as delinquent: it expired 2026-04-01 and has not been renewed. Last inspection 2026-07-23. This is NOT a confirmed closing: it may just be late paperwork or a sale.

A lapsed state license doesn't confirm the place has closed.

Updated Wed, Apr 1 · Florida DBPR active licenses

LICENSE LAPSED

George and Dragon English Tavern

502 Brevard Ave, Cocoa

The state lists this license as delinquent: it expired 2026-04-01 and has not been renewed. Last inspection 2026-06-26. This is NOT a confirmed closing: it may just be late paperwork or a sale.

A lapsed state license doesn't confirm the place has closed.

Updated Wed, Apr 1 · Florida DBPR active licenses

LICENSE LAPSED

Ice House Foods #2

2850 S Washington Ave, Titusville

The state lists this license as delinquent: it expired 2026-04-01 and has not been renewed. Last inspection 2026-01-05. This is NOT a confirmed closing: it may just be late paperwork or a sale.

A lapsed state license doesn't confirm the place has closed.

Updated Wed, Apr 1 · Florida DBPR active licenses

Our picks

Brevard Top 10

Our picks: editorial choices by The Space Coast Wire, not ratings from any review site.

  1. Coa by Howie D Editor's pick Cocoa Beach · Modern New American / shareable plates
    Editor's pick: chef-driven Modern New American with global influences, served as shareable plates, plus craft cocktails. Chef Eric Basta. (Coa Cocoa Beach, Coa on Tock (reservations))
  2. KOKO Japanese Pub Cocoa Beach · Japanese pub / omakase
    Brevard's first Michelin Guide restaurant (Recommended, May 2026): Japanese-fusion omakase and bento. (Michelin Guide: KOKO, The Space Coast Rocket)
  3. Cedar's Cafe Melbourne · Lebanese / Mediterranean
    Chef Toni Elkhouri was a 2026 James Beard Best Chef: South semifinalist, the first on the Space Coast. (James Beard 2026 semifinalists, Cedar's Cafe: Chef Toni named semifinalist)
  4. Cafe Margaux Cocoa · French / European fine dining
    Cocoa Village fine-dining standard since 1989: courtyard dining, prime steaks and a deep wine list. (Space Coast Daily: three decades of celebrations, Cafe Margaux)
  5. Tely's Chinese Restaurant Melbourne (Suntree) · Chinese / Hong Kong style
    Florida Today's July 2026 review called it the county's best Chinese restaurant; it has been praised by the paper since 2016. (Florida Today review (paywalled), Tely's website)
  6. Heidi's Jazz Club & Restaurant Cocoa Beach · European / live jazz
    A Cocoa Beach institution: restaurant since 1986, jazz club since 1992, still in the same building. (Heidi's Jazz Club, Florida Today: new owner (2022))
  7. Pompano Grill Cocoa Beach · Seafood / steaks, fine dining
    Refined Cocoa Beach dining (Wagyu, pastas, seafood, wine) that shows up on Space Coast fine-dining shortlists. (Pompano Grill, Visit Space Coast)
  8. The Tiny Turtle Cocoa Beach · Caribbean-inspired
    A decade-plus favorite praised in Florida Today reviews; reopened in July 2026 after a May fire. (Florida Today: reopens after fire (Jul 2026))
  9. Arabesque Flavors of the Middle East Melbourne (Suntree) · Middle Eastern
    Florida Today review and 2026 staff favorite for a broad, well-made Middle Eastern menu. (Florida Today review (paywalled), Arabesque website)
  10. Yellow Dog Cafe Malabar · Waterfront American / seafood
    Riverfront favorite in Malabar named a 2026 Florida Today staff favorite and featured in its waterfront-dining roundups. (Yellow Dog Cafe, Florida Today: waterfront restaurants)

Florida Top 20

Our picks: editorial choices by The Space Coast Wire, not ratings from any review site.

  1. Sorekara Orlando · Japanese tasting
    Michelin 2 stars (2026), one of only two two-star restaurants in Florida. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  2. L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Miami · French tasting
    Michelin 2 stars (2026), part of the Robuchon international group. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  3. Rocca Tampa · Italian
    Michelin 1 star and a 2026 James Beard Best Chef: South finalist (Bryce Bonsack). (James Beard 2026 winners and finalists, Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  4. Victoria & Albert's Orlando (Walt Disney World) · Fine dining tasting
    Michelin 1 star for a third straight year (2026). Reservations required; menu starts around $295 per guest. (WDW Magic: holds Michelin star)
  5. Cote Miami Miami · Korean steakhouse
    Michelin 1 star (2026) for Korean steakhouse tasting menus. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  6. Emelina West Palm Beach · Cuban
    Newly awarded Michelin 1 star in May 2026. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  7. Kosen Tampa · Japanese
    Michelin 1 star (2026). (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  8. Chef's Counter at MAASS Fort Lauderdale · Contemporary tasting
    Michelin 1 star (2026). (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  9. Joe's Stone Crab Miami Beach · Stone crab / seafood
    Open since 1913 and Michelin Recommended (2026); reopened Oct 16 for its 114th stone crab season. (Joe's history, NBC 6: reopens for 114th season)
  10. Bern's Steakhouse Tampa · Steakhouse / wine
    Tampa's legendary steakhouse (since 1953) and Michelin Recommended (2026). (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  11. Michael's Genuine Miami · American, farm-to-table
    Michelin Bib Gourmand (2026) for excellent value. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  12. Chancho King Jacksonville · Filipino-Puerto Rican
    2026 James Beard Best Chef: South finalist and on Eater's Jacksonville guide. (James Beard 2026 nominees, Eater: best restaurants in Jacksonville)
  13. Blue Heaven Key West · Key West / Caribbean
    Michelin Recommended (new in 2026): open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, walk-ins welcome. (Michelin Guide: Blue Heaven)
  14. Il Ritorno St. Petersburg · Italian
    Michelin Recommended (2026). (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  15. Lucky 8 Sarasota · Chinese
    Newly awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand (May 2026). (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  16. Tong Yin Naples · Chinese
    Newly Michelin Recommended (May 2026). (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  17. Bar Citra St. Augustine · Contemporary
    Newly awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand (May 2026), one of the first St. Augustine picks. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  18. A Mano Panino Pensacola · Italian sandwiches
    Newly awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand (May 2026). (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  19. Bitterroot Destin · American
    Newly Michelin Recommended (May 2026): the Panhandle's pick when you are near Destin. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))
  20. The Huntsman Tallahassee · American
    Newly Michelin Recommended (May 2026): a Tallahassee pick for trips to the capital. (Michelin Guide Florida 2026 list (FRLA))

Breweries

Our ranking of breweries that brew in Brevard County. No photos: we only use images we are licensed to publish.

#1 BeachFly Brewing Company Editor's pick

513 Barton Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955 · (321) 305-6865 · Website · Dog-friendly

Our editors' favorite: a beach-minded brewpub where tropical takes on classic beer styles meet a from-scratch menu built around beer cheese, smoked wings and house Key lime pie. Add a fenced dog park, fire dancers on Wednesdays and a tiki room for parties, and it's an easy place to lose an afternoon.

Known for: Sessionable, tropical-leaning core beers and food that works BeachFly's own brews into the recipes.

BeachFly was started by mother-and-son team Lisa Freismuth and Zach Featherstone; the idea came after Lisa's brother, who owns Horsefly Brewing in Colorado, visited the Space Coast.

Featured beers

Featured food

Food: Kitchen. Its own menu of appetizers, Cuban-bread paninis, smoked wings and desserts, with beer worked into many of the recipes. beachflybrewing.com beachflybrewing.com

Events

By the numbers

Founded
2017 (first taproom opened in Indian Harbour Beach, November 2018)
Rockledge opening
April 1, 2022
Taps
22 beers on tap (homepage); the About page says 21, with five core beers plus rotating seasonals
Untappd beers listed
203

beachflybrewing.com beachflybrewing.com untappd.com

Tips

Hours

Mon
Closed
Tue
4pm-9pm
Wed
4pm-9pm
Thu
3pm-9pm
Fri
3pm-10pm
Sat
12pm-10pm
Sun
12pm-7pm

As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. beachflybrewing.com beachflybrewing.com

Location: Visit Space Coast calls it Rockledge's only brewery; the brewery moved here from Indian Harbour Beach and reopened in Rockledge on April 1, 2022. beachflybrewing.com visitspacecoast.com beachflybrewing.com

How we checked: Open: the website shows 2026 copyright, current hours and an Oct. 23 comedy listing; Untappd shows check-ins through Oct. 22, 2026; and July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data (Brewers' Law report).

Sources: beachflybrewing.com beachflybrewing.com beachflybrewing.com beachflybrewing.com

#2 Intracoastal Brewing Company

652 West Eau Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935 · (321) 872-7395 · Website

Known for: A busy Eau Gallie taproom with an ever-rotating tap list, a full kitchen and a packed calendar of weekly and seasonal events.

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Featured food

Food: Kitchen. Intra Eats: loaded fries, wings, tacos, sandwiches, plus a weekday lunch special from 11am to 4pm. intracoastalbrewingcompany.com

Events

By the numbers

Run club since
November 2015 (the brewery calls it the largest run club in Brevard County)

intracoastalbrewingcompany.com

Tips

Hours

Mon-Thu
11am-10pm
Fri-Sat
11am-11pm
Sun
12pm-8pm

As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. intracoastalbrewingcompany.com

Location: Its weekly run club starts and ends here and crosses the Eau Gallie Causeway. intracoastalbrewingcompany.com intracoastalbrewingcompany.com

How we checked: Open: the website lists dated October and November 2026 events; it ranked 4th statewide in July 2026 taxpaid sales in the state ABT data.

Sources: intracoastalbrewingcompany.com intracoastalbrewingcompany.com intracoastalbrewingcompany.com intracoastalbrewingcompany.com

#3 Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company

1002 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901 · 321-821-4052 · Website

Known for: Two-time Best Medium Brewery in Florida, brewing in a renovated 1898 downtown building with a Florida-inspired gastropub menu.

Featured beers

  • Georgia Bound (fruited wheat) and Hurricane Repellant (Floridaweisse): Gold medalists at the 2026 Best Florida Beer competition. einpresswire.com

Featured food

  • Brisket poutine, Ringer Burger, chicken & waffles (brunch): Highlighted on the kitchen page. hellnblazesbrewing.com

Food: Kitchen. Florida-inspired gastropub menu, with Sunday brunch, happy hour and kids menus. hellnblazesbrewing.com

By the numbers

Taps
17 beers on tap
Awards earned
14 (per brewery)
Taproom capacity
300
Brewing capacity
2,500 BBL/yr operation
Opened
Building renovated from June 2015 over 12 months; brewery says 9 years of brewing

hellnblazesbrewing.com hellnblazesbrewing.com

Awards

Tips

Hours

Mon
11am-9pm
Tue-Thu
11am-10pm
Fri-Sat
11am-11pm
Sun
11am-8pm

As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. hellnblazesbrewing.com

Location: Historic Downtown Melbourne, in a building first built in 1898 as a hardware store, bank and mortuary. hellnblazesbrewing.com hellnblazesbrewing.com

How we checked: Open: the website lists current hours; its March 2026 awards were reported by Space Coast Daily; July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data.

Sources: hellnblazesbrewing.com hellnblazesbrewing.com hellnblazesbrewing.com hellnblazesbrewing.com

#4 Playalinda Brewing Company

5220 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780 · (321) 567-5974 · Website · Family-friendly

Known for: North Brevard's big brewpub in a renovated former lumberyard, with 20+ taps, a dog-friendly beer garden and Sunday brunch.

Beers, food, events and hours

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Featured food

Food: Kitchen. Brewpub menu of burgers, sandwiches and shareables, with Sunday brunch from 10am to 3pm. playalindabrewingcompany.com playalindabrewingcompany.com

Events

By the numbers

Opened
November 2014
Taproom size
16,000 sq ft (includes production brewery and beer garden)
Taps
20+

playalindabrewingcompany.com playalindabrewingcompany.com

Tips

Hours

Mon-Wed
2pm-10pm
Thu-Sat
11am-10pm
Sun
10am-8pm

As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. playalindabrewingcompany.com

Location: In a renovated former lumberyard in south Titusville. Intracoastal Brewing bought the Playalinda name and recipes (Hometown News, 2025). playalindabrewingcompany.com playalindabrewingcompany.com hometownnewsbrevard.com

How we checked: Open: the website lists dated October and November 2026 events; July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data.

Sources: playalindabrewingcompany.com playalindabrewingcompany.com playalindabrewingcompany.com playalindabrewingcompany.com

#5 Carib Brewery USA (321 Lime House taproom)

200 Imperial Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 · 321-728-4114 · Website

Known for: Crafting beer since 1997 (as Florida Beer Company until 2021), pouring 20+ beers and ciders at its 321 Lime House taproom.

Beers, food, events and hours

Featured beers

  • Carib Caribbean Lager, Caribé tropical hard cider (incl. pineapple cans), Swamp Ape Double IPA, Key West Pale Ale, Sunsh: From the Our Beers page. caribbreweryusa.com

Food: Food trucks caribbreweryusa.com

Events

  • Single Barrel Release 'First Tap': First Saturday of each month at 5pm (as reported December 2025) spacecoastdaily.com
  • Brewery tour & tasting (1 hour): Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4pm; reservations recommended caribbreweryusa.com
  • Live music, beach cleanups, food truck festivals: Recurring; see the taproom calendar caribbreweryusa.com

By the numbers

Since
1997
Styles
28 ales, lagers and ciders
Taps
20+ beers and ciders

caribbreweryusa.com caribbreweryusa.com

Tips

  • Tours require closed-toe shoes; minors are welcome with adult supervision. caribbreweryusa.com
  • First Batch Brewer's Club members get a mug, $4 beers and growler discounts. caribbreweryusa.com

Hours

Mon-Wed
1pm-9pm
Thu-Fri
1pm-10pm
Sat
12pm-10pm
Sun
1pm-8pm
happy hour
Mon-Fri 4-6pm

From the Tap Room page; the site footer lists slightly different hours (Thu-Sat 1-10pm, Sun 1-7pm), so call ahead. As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. caribbreweryusa.com caribbreweryusa.com

Location: The 321 Lime House taproom is inside the brewery. caribbreweryusa.com caribbreweryusa.com

How we checked: Open: the website shows 2026 copyright and current taproom hours; July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data.

Sources: caribbreweryusa.com caribbreweryusa.com caribbreweryusa.com caribbreweryusa.com

#6 Hardware Store Brewing Company

305 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796 · 321-225-8978 · Website

Known for: A neighborly downtown Titusville brewery in a former hardware store, with a rotating tap list.

Beers, food, events and hours

Featured beers

  • Margarita Blonde and Monkey Wrench IPA: Named in 2025 Hometown News coverage (the tap list rotates). hometownnewsbrevard.com

Hours

Mon-Wed
4pm-9pm
Thu
4pm-10pm
Fri
11:30am-10pm
Sat
12pm-10pm
Sun
12pm-7pm

As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. hwsbrewing.com

Location: Downtown Titusville, in the original Playalinda taproom, which was renamed Hardware Store Brewing in 2024 (Hometown News). hwsbrewing.com hometownnewsbrevard.com

How we checked: Open: the website lists current hours; July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data.

Sources: hwsbrewing.com hometownnewsbrevard.com brewerslaw.com

#7 Dirty Oar Beer Company

329 King Street, Cocoa, FL 32922 · (321) 301-4306 · Website

Known for: Cocoa Village brewery, taproom and beer garden known for barrel-aged beers and kettle sours across 22 house taps.

Beers, food, events and hours

Featured beers

By the numbers

Founded
2017
Taps
22 house beers plus 2 ciders

dirtyoarbeercompany.com

Tips

Location: In Cocoa Village; the brewery calls itself Cocoa's first brewery. dirtyoarbeercompany.com dirtyoarbeercompany.com

How we checked: Open: July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data. The website has no dated 2026 activity.

Sources: dirtyoarbeercompany.com dirtyoarbeercompany.com dirtyoarbeercompany.com brewerslaw.com

#8 Bunky's Raw Bar & Brewery

6300 N Wickham RD, Melbourne, FL 32904 · (321) 252-6100 · Website

Known for: Raw bar and grill with an in-house brewery, in the renovated home of Charlie & Jake's, which bills itself as Melbourne's first brewery.

Beers, food, events and hours

Food: Kitchen. Oysters, clams, jumbo wings and grill items. bunkysbrewery.com

Hours

Mon-Thu
11am-10pm
Fri-Sat
11am-11pm
Sun
11am-10pm

The site says weekday lunch and Sunday brunch are coming soon. As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. bunkysbrewery.com

How we checked: Open: the website lists current hours; July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data.

Sources: bunkysbrewery.com bunkysbrewery.com brewerslaw.com

#9 Bugnutty Brewing Company

225 King Street Unit B, Cocoa, FL 32922 · 321-452-4460 · Website

Known for: Laid-back industrial taproom in a 1932 Buick dealership in Cocoa Village, with the brewhouse in full view and a pub-grub kitchen.

Beers, food, events and hours

Food: Kitchen. Pub food; order at the bar. bugnutty.com

Events

Tips

  • Order at the bar. There's a 12-foot big-screen TV and live music. bugnutty.com

Hours

Mon
3pm-8pm (kitchen closed)
Tue
3pm-9pm
Wed
3pm-10pm (kitchen 3-9pm)
Thu
3pm-10pm
Fri
12pm-10pm (kitchen 12-9pm)
Sat
12pm-10pm
Sun
12pm-8pm (kitchen 12-5pm)

Kitchen hours as published; the kitchen closes 30 minutes before events. As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. bugnutty.com

Location: In the heart of Cocoa Village. bugnutty.com

How we checked: Open: the website lists current hours and recurring events; July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data (license city listed as Merritt Island; the brewery publishes its Cocoa address).

Sources: bugnutty.com brewerslaw.com

#10 Hidden Level Brewery

238 Peachtree St., Cocoa, FL 32922 · 321-313-0039 · Website

Known for: Cozy neighborhood taproom just north of Cocoa Village pouring small-batch beers brewed on-site, with trivia and game nights.

Beers, food, events and hours

Featured beers

Events

Hours

Wed
4pm-9pm
Thu
4pm-9pm
Fri
12pm-10pm
Sat
12pm-10pm
Sun
2pm-8pm

As of October 24, 2026. Hours change; check before you go. hiddenlevelbrewery.com

Location: Just north of Cocoa Village, near Peachtree St. and Forrest Ave. hiddenlevelbrewery.com hiddenlevelbrewery.com

How we checked: Open: the website lists current hours; July 2026 taproom sales appear in the state ABT data.

Sources: hiddenlevelbrewery.com hiddenlevelbrewery.com hiddenlevelbrewery.com hiddenlevelbrewery.com

Coming soon

How we picked (as of October 24, 2026): Includes breweries physically in Brevard County that brew on-site and appear in the Florida ABT taxpaid-sales data for July 2026 (via the Brewers' Law Florida Breweries Report), cross-checked against each brewery's own website. Hours, food, events and other details come only from sources fetched Oct. 24, 2026, and are written in our own words; fields are omitted when no source states them. Ranking: #1 and #2 are our editors' picks. #3 is ranked on state competition awards (Best Florida Beer 2025 and 2026). #4-#10 follow 12-month taproom sales volume reported to the state (a measure of local popularity).

State inspections

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Each item links to the official Florida DBPR record. Plain-English wording is our translation of the state’s standard violation sentences. Anything we could not translate is shown in the state’s own words, marked "official wording".

Wild finds

Carter's Coastal Cafe

201 W Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne · Complaint (full) Thu, Jun 18

Closed by the state for rodent activity; also cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow

  • Rodent droppings were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 observed under soda containers and reach in cooler. 18 observed in coroner of kitchen where an oven was removed yesterday. 20 observed near hot water heater. 12 observed in storage room. 18 under prep area in storage far back room. 10 near hand wash sink back room.
  • Inspector ordered a stop-sale on food that had been kept at unsafe temperatures
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. large three door reach in cooler; (); soup (51F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding)
  • Cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. large three door reach in cooler; (); soup (51F - Cold Holding); hash browns (91F - Cooling); sausage (52F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (50F - ambient ); butter (60F - Cold Holding) all but butter and soup moved to rapid chill, just delivered two hours ago. make table; sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); diced ham (61F - Cold Holding); mixed leafy greens (65F - Cold Holding) moved to rapid chill, placed in table two hours ago.
  • Live flying insects (flies) were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one in dining room. Two in kitchen.
  • A worker handled ready-to-eat food with bare hands
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee made guest toast with bare hands, discarded and educated operator.
  • The sanitizer used on dishes, equipment or wiping cloths was not strong enough
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm, not in use, bucket empty. All dishes moved to triple sink.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Las Comays Lonchera

5559 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne · Routine Tue, Jul 14

Closed by the state for no safe drinking water; also cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow

  • No hot or safe running water was available
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water.
  • Inspector ordered a stop-sale on food that had been kept at unsafe temperatures
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta salad ; (72F - Cold Holding); Salas (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) no stop sale issue due to end of day
  • Cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad ; (72F - Cold Holding); Salas (50F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) no stop sale issue due to end of day
  • Hot food was not being kept hot enough (below 135°F), which lets germs grow
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot well station cooked rice ; (103F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (105F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (105F - Hot Holding) no stop sale issue due to end of day
  • The manager or person in charge could not show a valid food-manager certification
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • No proof that employees were told to report illnesses
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Asian Gourmet

459 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne · Routine Thu, Sep 24

Closed by the state for rodent activity; also medicine was stored where food or food equipment is kept

  • Rodent droppings were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Operator is actively replacing ceiling tiles. Rodent droppings falling off tiles on to multiple shelves, equipment, and working surfaces. Observed rodent droppings: 22 on shelves for dry storage along upper walls, on, behind and in between sealed containers and bags. 6 on top of refrigerator. 18 on each side of floor next to refrigerator. 11 on floor under prep table, triple sink, and hand wash sink. Currently cleaning up. Total 57 rodent droppings Currently cleaning up.
  • Medicine was stored where food or food equipment is kept
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf over prep area
  • A device that stops dirty water flowing back into the drinking-water supply was missing or not set up right
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Triple sink next to dish machine
  • Extra charges were not clearly disclosed on the menu and bill
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - Basic - Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Inappropriate verbiage on menu. Not present on bill
  • Cardboard was used to line shelves or as a trash container
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves over make line
  • Walls or ceilings were dirty or damaged
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over dish/prep room.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Baci Beachside

218 a Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach · Complaint (partial) Thu, Oct 8

Closed by the state for rodent and fly activity

  • Rodent droppings were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 7 in closet between restrooms. 8 under soda bibs. 1 on bib box. 2 next to soda machine at bar. 3 under rack between front counter and kitchen.
  • Live flying insects (flies) were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insects; 6 in soda bib area 22 under triple sink and dish area.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

La Loma Coney Island LLC

1180 Aurora Rd, Melbourne · Routine Thu, Oct 22

Live roaches were found; food was not cooked or reheated to a high enough temperature

  • Live roaches were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near air handler
  • Roaches were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In dry storage room next to dish/prep approximately 35 on shelves. 2 under dishwasher. Approximately 26 rear left corner of air handler. In the storage area off the prep area on dry storage shelving approximately 87
  • Food was not cooked or reheated to a high enough temperature
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam well on make line sofrito (49F - Reheating) has been reheating for 1 hour. Employee placed in pot on stovetop to finish reheating. Second temp 183°F
  • Missing the written plan, time marking or discard step required when food is held without temperature control
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter packets are from day prior
    Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan not completed
  • A pesticide was in use or stored where it should not be
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID can for flies. Can of insect fogger
  • Dented or rusted cans were on hand
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of tuna

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Tasty K-Pot

325 E Merritt Island Cswy Unit a, Merritt Island · Routine Wed, Apr 15

Closed by the state for rodent activity; also cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow

  • Rodent droppings were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: 12 on top of dishwasher 26 on floor throughout kitchen 7 on top of walk-in cooler 7 on bus tub rack and bus tubs 4 on dry storage shelves behind walk-in cooler
  • Inspector ordered a stop-sale on food that had been kept at unsafe temperatures
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked noodles at buffet placed at 11am not discarded at 3. In reach-in cooler on cook line cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding).
  • Cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler on cook line cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
  • Missing the written plan, time marking or discard step required when food is held without temperature control (also cited on an earlier inspection)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Sushi at buffet placed at 12 are listed to be discarded at 5
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cooked noodles at buffet placed at 11am not discarded at 3
  • The sanitizer used on dishes, equipment or wiping cloths was not strong enough
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
  • No soap at the hand-wash sink
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Sweet Delight Jamaican Cuisine

4500 Dixie Hwy NE Ste 4 and 5, Palm Bay · Complaint (full) Wed, May 13

Closed by the state for roach activity; also cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow

  • Live roaches were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach on black case in back kitchen near prep table. Observed live roach on wall in kitchen. Observed three live roaches on prep table behind can goods. Observed live roach running across kitchen floor. Observed three more behind second prep table near chest freezer. Dead roaches on premises. Observed four dead roaches in kitchen on floor behind equipment.
  • Inspector ordered a stop-sale on food that had been kept at unsafe temperatures (also cited on an earlier inspection)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. glass door reach in cooler ; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - Cold Holding)
  • Cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow (also cited on an earlier inspection)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. glass door reach in cooler ; cooked chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken quarters (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken quarters (62F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (60F - Cold Holding); jerk pork (60F - cold holding)
  • Food with mold-like growth or spoilage was found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Fried chicken with mold on it in glass door reach in cooler.
  • Operating with an expired state license
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    High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log on to account or call 850-487-1395 to renew.
  • Surfaces that touch food were dirty (food debris, mold-like substance or slime)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep tables have live roaches running.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Pizzavola CB

5240 N Atlantic Ave #150, Cocoa Beach · Routine Tue, Feb 17

Closed by the state for sewage backup; also cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow

  • Sewage or wastewater was backing up, on the ground, or not disposed of properly
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Along rear sidewalk and in grass areas
    High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain beneath triple sink and dishwasher overflowed onto the floor when draining sink. Mop sink drain also backed up
  • Inspector ordered a stop-sale on food that had been kept at unsafe temperatures
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line pasta (52F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line overnight.
  • Cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow (also cited on an earlier inspection)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line pasta (52F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line overnight. SEE STOP SALE
  • The sanitizer used on dishes, equipment or wiping cloths was not strong enough (also cited on an earlier inspection)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Remade to 50ppm
    High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+ppm. Operator diluted 100ppm
  • Mop or cleaning wastewater was dumped on the ground
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    High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator has been dumping mop water in grass behind building
  • No test kit to check that sanitizer is the right strength
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Broad St Diner

125 Broad St, Titusville · Complaint (partial) Wed, Oct 14

Closed by the state for rodent activity

  • Rodent droppings were found
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    High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings under dish machine 10 rodent droppings under oven in kitchen 15 rodent droppings on floor in corner under shelves in dry storage area by back door 10 rodent droppings on floor where to go cups are stored under shelves in dry storage area

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Island Pancake House

950 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 18, Merritt Island · Complaint (full) Wed, May 6

Closed by the state for rodent, roach and fly activity; also missing the written plan, time marking or discard step required when food is held without temperature control

  • Signs of rodents were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. In converted storage room for tools. In corner under tool chest is a pile of torn up cardboard, drywall and paper products. Directly next to a wall that has been boarded and foamed. Operator stated that this was an access point previously.
  • Inspector ordered a stop-sale on food that had been kept at unsafe temperatures
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator has been returning butter packets left out on counter during service hours back into reach-in coolers at end of day and reusing on consecutive days.
  • Live flying insects (flies) were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insects: 19 in dish room. 3 at service station adjacent to dish room. 5 at service station nearest office
  • Missing the written plan, time marking or discard step required when food is held without temperature control
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator has been returning butter packets left out on counter during service hours back into reach-in coolers at end of day and reusing on consecutive days.
  • Medicine was stored where food or food equipment is kept
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table in kitchen
  • Dead roaches were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout building.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Ako Sushi and Seafood

725 N Washington Ave, Titusville · Routine Wed, Oct 29

State emergency closure order: live roaches were found

  • Live roaches were found
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    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found under storage shelves by walk in freezer entrance Total 1 live roach found Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area
  • Rodent droppings were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings in dry storage room by walk in cooler 3 rodent droppings in dry storage room by walk in freezer 2 rodent droppings under sushi bar area on front counter 8 total rodent droppings observed. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area.
  • Cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken stored in walk in cooler at 47F. Per operator, for 1.5 hours. New reading 44F. Tempura shrimp 54F on make table for 30 minutes. Operator placed in freezer. New reading 48F. Fish eggs at 63F on sushi bar area. Per operator, was pulled out of cold holding unit for 30 minutes. New reading 44F.
  • A worker handled ready-to-eat food with bare hands
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting broccoli with bare hands, broccoli was not being heated directly after. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
  • Different raw meats were not kept apart the right way, which can spread germs
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in freezer.
  • A device that stops dirty water flowing back into the drinking-water supply was missing or not set up right
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose On mop sink. Operator cut the hose.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Kellys Crickets

650 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne · Routine Mon, Mar 2

Closed by the state for roach and fly activity; also cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow

  • Live roaches were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in top of dishwasher by chemical line reels. Operator killed 4 roaches. Cleaned and sanitized exterior
  • Inspector ordered a stop-sale on food that had been kept at unsafe temperatures
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half and half in bar refrigerator overnight 47F
  • Cold food was being kept too warm (above 41°F), which lets germs grow
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half creamer 47F cold holding in bar refrigerator overnight. Bartender discarded.
  • Live flying insects (flies) were found
    Show the inspector's exact words
    High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 flying insects under prep sink by drain. 3 flying insects under dishwasher drain. Operator sprayed to kill insects.
  • Prepared food had no date label, so nobody can tell how long it has been kept (also cited on an earlier inspection)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened on Saturday not date marked. Employee date marked container.
  • Surfaces that touch food were dirty (food debris, mold-like substance or slime)
    Show the inspector's exact words
    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles in bar area have heavy build up, employee cleaned.

This is one day's state inspection, not a ruling on the restaurant. Problems are often fixed on the spot or by the follow-up visit. Official DBPR record

Worst offenders

Ranked from state inspection records over the past 12 months, using the formula below. Based on official records only; not a ruling on any restaurant.

  1. Crowne Plaza 2605 N Hwy A1A, Melbourne
    5 inspections, 18 high-priority violations, 0 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Sep 25, 2026): 5 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic. Before that (Aug 28, 2026): 8 high-priority / 5 intermediate / 7 basic.
    Latest: Follow-up visit inspection Mon, Oct 5: 0 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 0 basic violations. Result: Follow-up visit: problems fixed. Official DBPR record
  2. Carter's Coastal Cafe 201 W Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne
    4 inspections, 12 high-priority violations, 1 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Aug 25, 2026): 0 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic. Before that (Jun 18, 2026): 8 high-priority / 8 intermediate / 16 basic.
    Latest: Routine inspection Tue, Aug 25: 0 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 8 basic violations. Result: No further action. Official DBPR record
  3. Hangry Joe's Melbourne 1630 S Wickham Rd, West Melbourne
    3 inspections, 6 high-priority violations, 2 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Mar 17, 2026): 2 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic. Before that (Jan 5, 2026): 0 high-priority / 2 intermediate / 5 basic.
    Latest: Follow-up visit inspection Wed, Mar 18: 0 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations. Result: Re-checked after emergency closure: complied, cleared to reopen. Official DBPR record
  4. Ako Sushi and Seafood 725 N Washington Ave, Titusville
    3 inspections, 14 high-priority violations, 1 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Jul 22, 2026): 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic. Before that (Jan 6, 2026): 5 high-priority / 2 intermediate / 15 basic.
    Latest: Routine inspection Wed, Jul 22: 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate and 10 basic violations. Result: No further action. Official DBPR record
  5. Moon Hut 7802 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral
    3 inspections, 15 high-priority violations, 0 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Sep 29, 2026): 8 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic. Before that (Apr 2, 2026): 4 high-priority / 4 intermediate / 5 basic.
    Latest: Routine inspection Tue, Sep 29: 8 high-priority, 3 intermediate and 13 basic violations. Result: No further action. Official DBPR record
  6. Bizzarro Pizza Company 1024 Hwy A1A Ste 134, Satellite Beach
    3 inspections, 8 high-priority violations, 1 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Jun 3, 2026): 1 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic. Before that (Mar 24, 2026): 2 high-priority / 8 intermediate / 4 basic.
    Latest: Follow-up visit inspection Mon, Aug 17: 0 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 6 basic violations. Result: Follow-up visit: problems fixed. Official DBPR record
  7. Del Taco Restaurant 2936 Sarno Road, Melbourne
    4 inspections, 8 high-priority violations, 0 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Oct 21, 2026): 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic. Before that (Aug 19, 2026): 5 high-priority / 6 intermediate / 7 basic.
    Latest: Routine inspection Wed, Oct 21: 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 4 basic violations. Result: Warning issued. Official DBPR record
  8. Fiesta Azul Tequila House 1700 Evans Rd, Melbourne
    4 inspections, 13 high-priority violations, 0 emergency closures, 1 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Sep 14, 2026): 5 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic. Before that (Mar 20, 2026): 1 high-priority / 2 intermediate / 13 basic.
    Latest: Follow-up visit inspection Thu, Sep 17: 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 3 basic violations. Result: Follow-up visit: problems fixed. Official DBPR record
  9. Asian House Restaurant 407 Cheney Hwy, Titusville
    3 inspections, 13 high-priority violations, 0 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Sep 14, 2026): 6 high-priority, 5 intermediate, 18 basic. Before that (Jul 14, 2026): 4 high-priority / 3 intermediate / 14 basic.
    Latest: Follow-up visit inspection Tue, Sep 15: 5 high-priority, 5 intermediate and 18 basic violations. Result: Follow-up visit: problems fixed. Official DBPR record
  10. Broad St Diner 125 Broad St, Titusville
    3 inspections, 5 high-priority violations, 1 emergency closures, 0 follow-ups with problems not yet fixed. Latest full inspection (Oct 14, 2026): 1 high-priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic. Before that (Jul 30, 2026): 2 high-priority / 9 intermediate / 14 basic.
    Latest: Follow-up visit inspection Thu, Oct 15: 0 high-priority, 0 intermediate and 0 basic violations. Result: Re-checked after emergency closure: complied, cleared to reopen. Official DBPR record
How the ranking works

Score = for each inspection in the period (first visit only): 3 × high-priority + 1 × intermediate + 0.25 × basic violations, counted at full weight if the inspection was in the last 3 months, 85% at 3–6 months and 70% at 6–12 months; plus 20 for each state emergency closure, 8 for each administrative complaint recommended, 5 for each follow-up visit where the problems were not yet fixed, and 1.5 for each inspection-form item cited on 2 or more separate inspections (a repeat problem, up to 6 items). Higher = more or more serious findings on record. Places inspected more often have more chances to be cited, and seat count is not considered.

Recent inspections

Inspection data: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, as of Thu, Oct 22.