Merritt Island, Brevard County

BALIBAR WINES AND GRINDS

110 MCLEOD ST, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24416046

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored butter in walk-in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24416049

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label.

31A-11-4

Detail 24416050

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24416051

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fried egg for avocado toast on brunch menus. Tuna ceviche in small plates section. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24416048

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. Not signed by most recent hires. Had new hires read and sign during inspection Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24416045

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Wine carafes. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24416047

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 24051095

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24051096

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In pastry case on counter spinach and feta puff (78F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 24051093

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pastry case on counter spinach and feta puff (78F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE

53A-01-7

Detail 24051094

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

02B-01-5

Detail 24051099

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna ceviche not marked on menu. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24051097

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

02B-02-5

Detail 24051092

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted signage Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24051091

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in protected manner. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24051090

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above deli meats in walk in cooler

21-08-4

Detail 24051098

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 550+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-62-1

Detail 23536418

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator purchased during inspection Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23536417

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight

36-36-4

Detail 23536416

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above bar

36-08-4

Detail 23536415

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout building