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THE HEALTH BAR

THE HEALTH BAR has 6 health inspections on file for its MERRITT ISLAND location, with an overall rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

Meadowlane Avenue
Florida, 32904
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10912187

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cups in flax seed and walnuts. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned containers did not fully air dry prior to being stacked
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on drying rack. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on counter next to work line are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Plastic Togo containers stored on the floor beneath shelves in dry storage room. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice well at front counter milk (56F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kiersten has been on staff for 1 year
  • 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. Most recent hire Kiley has not signed documentation. Reviewed and signed Corrected On-Site

6/13/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10859444

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not fully close under own weight
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water at 119°F. Operator turned up temp **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice well at counter milk (53F - Cold Holding)

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8994711

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/3/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8735505

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 5 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of coconut shavings on the floor in rear storage room Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4: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
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4: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
  • 08B-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
  • 03A-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)
  • 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 beneath mop sink
  • 11-27-4: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
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53A-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/
  • 53B-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
  • 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

1/12/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8581573

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/27/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8468463

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not fully close under own weight
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over front bar and in dry storage areas
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front counter
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at any sinks Warning