Emilio's Panini Grill
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Emilio's Panini Grill, the earliest from 2022. Emilio's Panini Grill was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Emilio's Panini Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Milk opened 2 days ago not dated. Manager dated milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Smoothie cooler not working, not in use, part is on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water, manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad and chicken salad prepared yesterday not date marked. Manager dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee dell phone on prep table. Employee removed phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. New employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
82
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Feta cheese bot date marked, opened Thursday. Milk opened yesterday, will use by Thursday**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 2022. License is current **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken thawing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and bleach not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. 1 expired, Alexandria
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current just not displayed, displayed lice's expired April 1, 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of microwave has build up of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have accumulated dust
36-34-5
61
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 47F, manager placed in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1, 2022. License is current.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 2 door freezer bread freezer torn at top of door.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in 2 door cooler production cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Clean pan with old sticker.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, and granola not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm) added bleach retested 100ppm
21-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water temped 73F
10-07-4
78
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emilio's Panini Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emilio's Panini Grill on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emilio's Panini Grill?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Emilio's Panini Grill.
How does Emilio's Panini Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Emilio's Panini Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Emilio's Panini Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Emilio's Panini Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emilio's Panini Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Emilio's Panini Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emilio's Panini Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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