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KOLACHE BAR

213 CROCKETT BLVD, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 832.880.1400

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1507208
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Sent employee to store to get water for operational uses. Following boil water notice guidelines. Handwashing stations set up. Enough water to refill triple sinks and water tanks for toilets. Municipality able to turn water back on before finishing inspection
High priority/27-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not close under own weight
Basic/32-04-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stirring spoon in standing water at 70°F next to coffee maker. Operator discarded
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wired shelves over prep areas are coated with flour dust
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Putty stored on shelf over flour. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Emailed form to operator. One new employee one week.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk, sausage gravy, diced ham.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Small hole in ceiling where it meets the wall in storage closet.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 1, 2024. License is current, operator has license ready to print from email
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of donut conveyor
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs below flood rim of sink
High priority/29-37-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Issued, reviewed and signed by new hire.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Issued and reviewed paperwork with operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink, cover needed.
Basic/29-18-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap on back door entrance.
Basic/35B-01-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood table guard on butcher block prep table not sealed
Basic/14-06-4

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.