GOURMET CHEESE STEAK & PIZZA CO INC
GOURMET CHEESE STEAK & PIZZA CO INC has 7 health inspections on file for its MELBOURNE location, with an overall rating of 2.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
775 South Babcock Street
Melbourne, Florida, 32901
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510665
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by pizza oven Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket pizza make table Hood filters Gasket both reach in freezers Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza recently came out Educated new pizza cook on time plan Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1: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. 2 new employees had sign during inspection Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908393
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen Repeat Violation
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket pizza make table Gasket chest freezer front Hood filters Gaskets and door both upright freezers Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza slices. Cook forgot Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Inspection Date: 1/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8817825
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen and dining area Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front make table and cooler not working. Operator is not using at this time waiting for repair Gasket reach in upright cooler Gasket small white refrigerator. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By fryer. Kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezers Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Heather
Inspection Date: 7/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791525
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler 45f ambient Gaskets reach in cooler 2 door
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter Gaskets reach in freezers and coolers
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+. Corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449164
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles throughout dining area are damaged. Repeat Violation
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on mixer cord
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest freezer under pizza boxes. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have build up of food debris. Repeat Violation
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Walk in cooler fan leaking. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored protected.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine bin, and chest freezer not being used. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448763
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Through dinning room Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under mixer Under fryers heavy debris - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Ice build up in white reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice machine and white chest freezer- unused equipment on the premises. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 29-07-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 21-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By pizza station - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390142
- 14-71-4:Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on handler of slicer
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Through dinning room Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza peels cracked
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under mixer Under fryers heavy debris
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Ice build up in white reach in freezer
- 33-31-5:Basic - Ice machine and white chest freezer- unused equipment on the premises.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/ scoops stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and wall
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers Repeat Violation
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Walk in cooler
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By pizza station
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked onions and peppers (55F - Cooling);
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st, 2023 Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over ready to eat fries in reach in white freezer
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); whole milk cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 02C-03-5: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. Undated ham and turkey
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler and freezer soiled Interior of white reach in cooler soiled Interior of microwaves left over food Slicer left over food debris Repeat Violation