THE HEALTH BAR

Name: THE HEALTH BAR
Address: 209 CROCKETT BLVD, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953, US
Rating: 84.9

209 CROCKETT BLVD, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953

License #1507241

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

84.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

December 18, 2025 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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THE HEALTH BAR in MERRITT ISLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 7 critical, 12 major, 15 minor.

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December 4, 2024

The latest inspection on December 18, 2025 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cups in flax seed and walnuts. Operator discarded
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned containers did not fully air dry prior to being stacked
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers on drying rack. Operator removed
[25-06-4] 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
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade 50ppm
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice well at front counter milk (56F - Cold Holding)
[53B-02-5] 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] 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

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of coconut shavings on the floor in rear storage room
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops stored in standing water at 82°F. Operator discarded
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm
[08B-01-4] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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] 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] 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
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[53A-07-6] 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] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.