EMBER & OAK
712 E NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32901
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021017214 | Mar 5, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $160 |
| 4--2017043838 | Aug 25, 2017 | Oct 17, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw salmon 47f cold holding. Suggests rapid chill. Had door open from delivery
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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 walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in sink
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed printed and posted
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket cooler cook line Open food on floor walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. Bread and tator tots
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket cook line Gasket baking area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwasher area
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Have a couple new employees that haven't signed the agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Didn't make it to new menu. Operator corrected
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket cook line Gasket baking area
Stored food not covered. Crab legs, bread. Drink ice. Walk in freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwasher area
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over pastry in bakery
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine Operator took picture
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets bakery reach in cooler Gaskets reach in freezer at bar
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Prep room. Ice in sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has them stored off site. Will call when has at restaurant location if before 60 days
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. Sent operator copy
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bakery
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Coat purse back pack on food items in bakery
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Butter walk in freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By dishwasher
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher
May 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Slicer in sink in pantry
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bakery sink
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
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. Luke
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under counter reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags are not in order. Operator stated that the container had fallen over and spilled onto the floor
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags are missing dates
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kyle Hash expired 11/5/23
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In side prep room. Knives in hand wash sink being rinsed under running water
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing is made with raw egg. Operator updated menus
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is conducting Souvide, vacuum packaging, and curing multiple foods.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for some employees
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 300ppm
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.