Melbourne, Brevard County

EMBER AND OAK

712 E NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne, FL 32901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
May 21, 2025
City
Melbourne
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23786171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over pastry in bakery Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23786174

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters

16-37-1

Detail 23786166

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary

16-36-4

Detail 23786175

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine Operator took picture Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23786168

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 23786176

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23786173

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 23786177

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in cooler

10-14-5

Detail 23786172

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23786169

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23786167

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets bakery reach in cooler Gaskets reach in freezer at bar

16-46-4

Detail 23786170

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 15

11-27-4

Detail 23393589

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. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23393586

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Prep room. Ice in sink

53B-01-5

Detail 23393596

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. Operator has them stored off site. Will call when has at restaurant location if before 60 days

11-26-1

Detail 23393597

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. Sent operator copy Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23393590

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23393587

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23393585

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bakery Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23393593

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Coat purse back pack on food items in bakery Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23393595

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23393592

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23393584

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23393588

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in cooler

16-46-4

Detail 23393583

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 23393591

Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23393594

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By dishwasher Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 22984786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

31A-11-4

Detail 22872439

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Slicer in sink in pantry

31B-02-4

Detail 22872430

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bakery sink Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 22872434

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22872436

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Luke Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22872433

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar

12B-07-4

Detail 22872438

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22872431

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher

10-20-4

Detail 22872432

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22872435

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under counter reach in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 22872437

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 2Total: 9

01C-05-4

Detail 22494969

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags are not in order. Operator stated that the container had fallen over and spilled onto the floor

01C-03-4

Detail 22494975

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags are missing dates Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 22494967

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/ Kyle Hash expired 11/5/23

31A-11-4

Detail 22494971

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In side prep room. Knives in hand wash sink being rinsed under running water

02B-01-5

Detail 22494972

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing is made with raw egg. Operator updated menus Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 22494974

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is conducting Souvide, vacuum packaging, and curing multiple foods. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22494973

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. No training for some employees

22-20-5

Detail 22494968

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

21-08-4

Detail 22494970

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 300ppm Corrected On-Site

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22065600

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled above wood burning grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: Time Extended

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22028012

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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.operator couldn't locate employee training Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Time extended 2 weeks Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22028013

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled above wood burning grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 5Total: 16

41-24-4

Detail 21881217

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 21881216

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03G-07-5

Detail 21881205

High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. On the cooked meats walk in walk in cooler

01C-03-4

Detail 21881213

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02B-01-5

Detail 21881211

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the QR code menu Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21881218

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.operator couldn't locate employee training Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21881208

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. Educated operator

16-37-1

Detail 21881215

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.

02C-04-5

Detail 21881209

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.

02A-01-4

Detail 21881219

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21881206

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21881207

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21881212

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 21881210

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21881214

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled above wood burning grill.

16-46-4

Detail 21881204

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 19

12A-07-5

Detail 21379289

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Corrected On-Site

41-24-4

Detail 21379301

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area, bar near clean dishes and beer taps and in the dish room.

08A-05-6

Detail 21379287

High Priority - Raw animal beef over cooked in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21379292

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Spices sauce made on the 14th and found on the 22nd.

01B-24-5

Detail 21379285

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Siranche sauce made in made on 14th found on 22nd

31A-11-4

Detail 21379291

Intermediate - Bar handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink

22-02-4

Detail 21379284

Intermediate - Cutting boards in prep area badly stained.

27-24-4

Detail 21379298

Intermediate - Hot water at hand sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastry and prep room.

31B-02-4

Detail 21379286

Intermediate - No soap or paper towels or mechanical provided at handwash sink. Pastry Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21379295

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21379300

Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar

51-11-4

Detail 21379288

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar

36-34-5

Detail 21379293

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or substance.

36-03-4

Detail 21379283

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in kitchen and dish room.

12B-07-4

Detail 21379290

Basic - Employee open beverage container on a food preparation table in the prep room.

40-06-5

Detail 21379297

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In pastry and prep area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21379299

Basic - No handwashing sign or paper towel provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pastry Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21379296

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Bar

29-20-5

Detail 21379294

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the prep room.

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

31B-02-4

Detail 21015573

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corner sink by char grill. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21015575

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.

36-36-4

Detail 21015580

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By hood over walk in cooler area.

40-06-5

Detail 21015582

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter. Backpack hanging on clean dish shelf.

13-07-4

Detail 21015572

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Various cooking employees with bracelets.

24-08-4

Detail 21015574

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 21015578

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at outside bar. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 21015583

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

16-04-4

Detail 21015576

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. 3 bin sink. Facility does have at least 1 push cart that can be utilized.

31B-04-4

Detail 21015581

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink that was install just inside of kitchen door. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21015584

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar dish washer gasket heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21015579

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

42-01-4

Detail 21015577

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21015585

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 20708863

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing under dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20708862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall. Outside bar area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-07: Time Extended

Nov 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01C-05-4

Detail 20683661

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Still not in order Time Extended

31A-12-4

Detail 20683659

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. as per plans redline on the remodel plans establishment was to install" a handsink. The hand sink is still not installed establishment has a week to get the handwash sink in place Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time extended 7 days for installation of hand wash sink per Christal Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20683660

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20683658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing under dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20683662

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall. Outside bar area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20683656

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets freezer - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 20683657

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Nozzle missing at hand sink outside bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Still waiting for part / contractor Time Extended

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 18

22-41-4

Detail 20667845

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Outside bar and inside bar must manually sanitize until machine us properly dispensing Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 20667847

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 20667851

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) cook line reach in soiled Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20667855

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooks line block by trash can and crate with cleaning tools Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20667858

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine

31A-12-4

Detail 20667856

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. as per plans redline on the remodel plans establishment was to install" a handsink. The hand sink is still not installed establishment has a week to get the handwash sink in place Warning

41-04-4

Detail 20667844

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20667841

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Utilizing container to scoop flour

51-11-4

Detail 20667848

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar area and outside back area

50-09-4

Detail 20667842

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 20667854

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 20667850

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20667849

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20667843

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing under dish machine

36-24-5

Detail 20667853

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall. Outside bar area Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20667857

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets freezer

29-08-4

Detail 20667846

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Nozzle missing at hand sink outside bar Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20667852

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Syrup, mushroom syrup, roasted garlic Corrected On-Site

Sep 29, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 20550566

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator already creating plans. Violation cited during last inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Plan review sent approved plans. All plans are good except in prep room which is not being used. Still needs prep sink installed and hand wash sink. Expect to be completed in 2 weeks. Time extended for completion 30 days per Angela Carrigar Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Talked to Chef stated handsink not installed yet according to plans called Angela Carragher DM send for administrative action Admin Complaint

Aug 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 20455530

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Operator already creating plans. Violation cited during last inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Plan review sent approved plans. All plans are good except in prep room which is not being used. Still needs prep sink installed and hand wash sink. Expect to be completed in 2 weeks. Time extended for completion 30 days per Angela Carrigar Time Extended