RED GINGER
1700 Gateway Drive
Melbourne, Florida, 32904
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cups and trash behind equipment server line in kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In deep freezer in kitchen. Raw meats not covered. Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Added equipment on back line of noodle robot maker, cooking robot and another cooking robot Warning
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cook line with pink liquid not labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce behind sushi bar, moved by sushi chef Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6: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 seafood over wontons in reach in freezer- chef moved to new freezer Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing. Just fell. Leak in AC unit
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on prep Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets. Reach in freezer
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can soy sauce 1 can ground bean sauce
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat foods. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Slicer in front of of sink Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork cooked chicken. Dumplings. 2 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 32-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilets in womens employee bathroom do not flush. Operator states they leak by the handle, said she turned the water off to them. Handicapped stall in womens customer bathroom does not have adequate pressure when flushed. Employee mens urinal has out of order sign on it. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags stapled to invoice. Did not see Januarys tags. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup containers used to scoop rice. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep shelf Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulated food debris under center island equipment by cookline. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Handwash sign in women's handicap stall.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle on toilet in handicapped stall in mens room leaks when flushed.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilets in womens employee bathroom do not flush. Operator states they leak by the handle, said she turned the water off to them. Handicapped stall in womens customer bathroom does not have adequate pressure when flushed. Employee mens urinal has out of order sign on it.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled.
- 08A-17-6: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 beef Raw chicken over raw shrimp Corrected On-Site
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up under 3cs onto floor. Admin Complaint
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags stapled to invoice. Did not see Januarys tags.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled with old food debris. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 5g lid stored in handwashing sink next to triple sink Corrected On-Site
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sinks are not in operation due to the wastewater goes into a drain that's backed up.from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door glass cooler
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in bin Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.washed and peeled onions under unwashed produce Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch. And sugar Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4: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. 0 ppm. Will sanitize in triple sink till repaired. Called eco lab
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 clam tag not dated Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda nozzle at bar 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.
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator had just removed tag from fresh clams. Educated Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl to scoop rice , no handle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Starbucks drink in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen leaking, working on fixing **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing Siracha bottle for oil Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At sushi bar Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat reach in cooler end of cookline Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags from October needs dates of last sold, operator was able to find out. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle at bar Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).