How many restaurants are in Melbourne, Florida?

There are 582 restaurants tracked in Melbourne, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Melbourne?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Melbourne is 88.1 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Melbourne, Florida

Brevard County · 582 restaurants

Melbourne anchors Brevard County's Space Coast dining scene with nearly 500 restaurants. The revitalized Eau Gallie Arts District has become a culinary hotspot with independent restaurants and craft breweries, while the beachside community of Indialantic offers casual oceanfront dining. The city's mix of aerospace professionals, retirees, and Florida Tech students creates demand for everything from upscale farm-to-table to quick lunch spots.

582

Restaurants

50.4%

A-Rated

88.1

Avg Score

1,961

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

582

Graded restaurants

581

Inspection records

1,961

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Melbourne has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

Best supporting links

How to read a restaurant page, editorial standards, and corrections.

A: 293 B: 147 C: 72 F: 69

About Dining in Melbourne

Of Melbourne's 581 graded restaurants, 50.4% earned an A grade — roughly in line with statewide averages. Currently, 11.9% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 69 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Melbourne is 88.1 out of 100, based on 1,961 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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