WETZEL'S PRETZELS
1040 MALABAR RD, Palm Bay FL 32907
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log on to myFloridalicense.com to renew or call 850-487-1395.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager certificate on site for establishment.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026. Log on to myFloridalicense.com to renew or call 850-487-1395.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No food manager certificate on site for establishment.
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. Denesha started one month ago but had not signed reporting agreement.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Setting in mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee did not was prior to putting on gloves between processes. Educated employee
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink front of store had no soap.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer front line have soiled handle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Soda CO2 not secured.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop sink Mops hung by manager
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast, baking soda, cinnamon Labeled by manager
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in in mop sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cream cheese found in reach in fridge date marked 6/13 found 6/26. Operator discarded product
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cream cheese dated 6/13 found 6/26 operator discarded
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. Operator sent vomit and diarrhea handout
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 employees have food handler cards
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. Provide operator with employee health agreement
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Both co2 tanks unsecured
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old Labels found on plastic food storage containers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in in mop sink
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.