Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE HEALTH BAR

209 CROCKETT BLVD · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446479
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735505
DBPR license1507241

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tub behind front counter milk (47F – Cold Holding)

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath mop sink

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – 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/

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of coconut shavings on the floor in rear storage room **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 82°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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