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SMOKEY BONES BAR & FIRE GRILL #7521

1510 W NEW HAVEN AVE · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670600
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13537254
DBPR license1505475

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. two vertical upright reach in cooler ; chicken wings (50F – Cold Holding); cooked salmon (50F – Cold Holding) unit in defrost mode moved chicken and salmon to cooler. After defrost unit cooling at 45f and coming down. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine was out of product used for sanitation.

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. One of four hand wash sinks at the bar is being used to store cleaning supplies.

#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink nearest dish machine had no paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine has water filter dated 8-15-2024.

Basic 16

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and input area of dish machine soiled with food debris.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above ice maker and dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and HVAC vents in kitchen soiled with dust and debris.

#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing on cook line, near dish machine, and in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. After replacing dish machine chlorine container and numerous cycles the chlorine still tested at 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard on performing food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack over three compartment sink.

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen has broken tile in several places and a large area on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Several areas in the kitchen have damaged walls. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter cover over fryers on cook line.

#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice built up at door and door is not sealing properly. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Three of four microwave ovens on cook line soiled with food debris above cook line.

#13Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Lights over three compartment sink not working. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed tomatoes being sliced and placed in containers for use. Operator discarded approximately 3 sliced tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer and reach in cooler on cook line has old food debris on bottom shelf.

#16Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.