GALAXY BAR & GRILL
North Courtenay Parkway
Florida, 32953
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798042
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed to live flying insects. Operator killed Repeat Violation
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding).
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored over single service and food items. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind bar is soiled
Inspection Date: 3/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10796859
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10796792
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10796791
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 55 live flying insects observed at callback in bar area near triple sink and beer taps Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 3/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793742
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 15 live flying insects observed at callback near triple sink behind bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed 6 live flying insects at callback Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: 55 live flying insects observed at callback in bar area near triple sink and beer taps Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792912
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of heat lamp in service window is soiled and has dozens of dead insects - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 15 live flying insects observed at callback near triple sink behind bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed 6 live flying insects at callback Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789109
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: No change **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of heat lamp in service window is soiled and has dozens of dead insects - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 15 live flying insects observed at callback near triple sink behind bar Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788817
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop for croutons. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink at bar
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink behind bar
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Open container of cooking oil stored on the floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of heat lamp in service window is soiled and has dozens of dead insects
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink behind the bar has a consistent leak when in use Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer reach in cooler behind the bar
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Beer bottles in reach in cooler are resting in standing soiled water
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink nearest cook line Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 10/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868320
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8857839
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate inside of ice machine is visibly soiled
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms doors do not fully close under own weight
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink, cellphone and cigarettes on prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris under equipment throughout kitchen
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in keg walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer across from fryers on cook line
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's urinal not functioning. Faucet at triple sink has steady drip from pipes
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters and single use blue wiping cloths stored uncovered beneath service window Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf over cooked wings in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cheese curds in reach in freezer. Open containers Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only certificate available expired 1/29/23
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink to the right of triple sink is blocked by equipment Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink nearest to cook line is being used as prep sink Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to cook line and women's restroom Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to cook line Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 2 certificates available
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink to the right of triple sink has no water. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590832
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557856
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on shelf over make line
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a hair restraint for head or beard
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and bread on floor in walk in cooler . Cooking oil and breading on floor in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not in a covered container
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on top of make line in between uses
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+ppm. Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator stated that mop water is being dumped on the ground outside rear door. Ground shows evidence of sewage being dumped
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowls used to bread raw chicken and fish stored over storage containers for breading. Raw chicken stored over bacon in walk in cooler
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen and behind bar are being used as dump sinks. Ice and food particles in wells
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for DDBSA
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers are served under cooked. No consumer advisory posted on menu or in restaurant Warning
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8236222
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink in women's restroom is leaking
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line for soda gun behind the bar
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In women's restroom. Corrected On-Site