Leaning Tower of Melbourne
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Leaning Tower of Melbourne stretching back to 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 84, putting Leaning Tower of Melbourne squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice machine not working, bag of ice stored in bin. 2 drawer cooler on cook line not working. Not being used. Only for table top.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers below prep table next to mixer have salt, flour and breadcrumbs not labeled. Cook labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer had some leftover food debris above slicer blade. Employee cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted. Employee turned bucket upside down **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Lasagna in walk in cooler has torn tin foil. Tomato wedges not covered. Lasagna put in smaller pan and covered. Tomato wedges were covered by employee **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler sandwich cooler.
05-09-4
74
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. (1)Mixerhead is soiled (2)Slicer has old food debris behind slicer blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on sandwich cooler have food debris in gasket, and 2 drawer cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles stained in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, ice buckets, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of raw dough sitting on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above pizza cooler is soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Found 8 rodent droppings under the sink
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Found jars of homemade meat sauce, marinara sauce, and pizza sauce poured in jars hot and sealed.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef 44F employee had out to make a pizza.
03A-02-5
High Priority - 5 dead flies on window sill in dining area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris on slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Housemade spaghetti
03G-43-2
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bag in box
36-73-4
Basic - Heavy food debris on the floor behind mixer. Heavy food debris and build up on the floor under slicer station and under cook line equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in wall next to drink station. Hole in wall around plumbing by ice machine, wall in disrepair corner of ice machine area.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy build up on filters. Heavy dust build up on shelf in prep area
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor when entering establishment
36-64-5
Basic - Trees and vines growing along the wall and swing in the outside storage area where freezers are also stored.
33-36-4
Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls by slicer are soiled, heavy grease on side of equipment, pizza make area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with salt and one with flour
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Utensil drawer has debris in it. Prep area, large bucket with food grade tools stored inside dirty bucket.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in prep area, and waitstaff area
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Through out.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Women's cabinet in disrepair in bathroom
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust fan in the men's in disrepair.
36-63-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
19
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 50F in walk in cooler, made yesterday. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser label worn off, employee relabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back of kitchen near back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in pizza station is soiled.
36-27-5
70
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to back door
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in back of kitchen are in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Gaskets on make line cooler and gaskets on 2 drawer cooler. Inside make line cooler has build up of food debris
23-03-4
78
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Provided for operator, employees on shift currently signed papers **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back prep area of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted. Clean metal pans not inverted on storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on pizza make line unit **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Holding bread in white chest freezer in thank you to go bags
14-31-5
Intermediate - Interior of reach in cooler cookline left over food debris Can opener blade left over food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen prep area staining on tiles and some breaking
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cookline unit
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease Food debris in cookline unit gaskets Gaskets on reach in drawers with noodles soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Leaning Tower of Melbourne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Leaning Tower of Melbourne on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Leaning Tower of Melbourne?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Leaning Tower of Melbourne.
How does Leaning Tower of Melbourne compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Leaning Tower of Melbourne most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Leaning Tower of Melbourne's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Leaning Tower of Melbourne have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Leaning Tower of Melbourne means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Leaning Tower of Melbourne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Leaning Tower of Melbourne is inspected around three times per year on average.
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