Inspection Report

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HEMINGWAY'S TAVERN

1800 W HIBISCUS BLVD STE, 115-112-108 · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3737210
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13775703
DBPR license1506613

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbages (45F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (63F – Cold Holding) door on 3 door cooler being repaired at the time of inspection. Put items in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Server area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Gaps in hood filters. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Hood above char grill heavily soiled.

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pantry salad cooler

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line and production line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

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