HEALTH BAR
209 CROCKETT BLVD, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-416-5370
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice well at front counter milk (56F - Cold Holding)
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kiersten has been on staff for 1 year
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. Most recent hire Kiley has not signed documentation. Reviewed and signed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cups in flax seed and walnuts. Operator discarded
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned containers did not fully air dry prior to being stacked
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on drying rack. Operator removed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on counter next to work line are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Plastic Togo containers stored on the floor beneath shelves in dry storage room. Operator moved
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 50ppm
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice well at counter milk (53F - Cold Holding)
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not fully close under own weight
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water at 119°F. Operator turned up temp
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Remade to 50ppm
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Section of countertop between opening and ice cream reach in freezer does not have an adequate barrier.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tub behind front counter milk (47F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath mop sink
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. Emailed documentation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Bag of coconut shavings on the floor in rear storage room
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 82°F. Operator discarded
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at any sinks
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front bar and in dry storage areas
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.