Morel's Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
35
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Morel's Bar & Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
7
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Make table in kitchen has no ambient thermometer.
05-08-4
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. Zoari B. Working as server without signing reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water at bar triple sink only reached 75 after one minute.
27-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near cook line no soap.
31B-03-4
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. Zaori B. Has worked as a server for three months but has not received food handler tracing yet.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, pork, rice, and ground beef in walk in cooler not dated. Food made yesterday. Operator stated they were out of stickers but will mark. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar only reached 75f after two minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door and three door reach in freezers have food debris on bottom shelves. Two door used for meats has frozen blood drippings on bottom shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom had door pinned open. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room has no self closing device. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Black bucket with knifes stored for use near spice containers, some knives soiled with old food debris. Moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table gaskets torn on both doors.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restrooms have no hand wash signs. Employee restroom has no hand wash sign posted.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
35
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maria **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook rinsed bucket in sink in kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Had old date mark from beginning October. Operator corrected to 11-7-25 Friday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closing on men's or women's bathroom
32-17-4
52
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Has sanitizer dispenser instead of soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken sitting in mop sink to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glasses in hand wash sink front counter Ice in sink in kitchen Educated employees **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw ground beef stored over ready-to-eat pasta in standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in standing reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sinks not accessible for employee use at all times- sponge and wash cloth in hand wash sink by bar, guacamole in hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No date markings on cooked pasta and chicken in freezer and rice in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks, operator stated they are waiting on delivery
31B-02-4
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, provided Employee Health Agreement in both English and Spanish **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No lid on pico in reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Spoke with plan review they received remodel on May 3rd and are still waiting for review to be assigned. Time extended 30 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Time extending til next unannounced, please contact local fire and city authorities for approval **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator made changes. Removed steam table from front line and put in kitchen. Also removed warmer from kitchen. Will send remodel plans to plan review Also remodeled bar area and extended dining space Added restrooms to dining area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Spoke with plan review they received remodel on May 3rd and are still waiting for review to be assigned. Time extended 30 days **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Spoke with plan review they received remodel on May 3rd and are still waiting for review to be assigned. Time extended 30 days **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken reach in freezer Raw pork walk in cooler
14-31-5
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. Chicken over beef reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator made changes. Removed steam table from front line and put in kitchen. Also removed warmer from kitchen. Will send remodel plans to plan review Also remodeled bar area and extended dining space Added restrooms to dining area **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature. Educated employee. Food still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo round pans stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning**
51-09-4
43
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink in sink kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork cooked yesterday not dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sandwich cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf in back room **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morel's Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morel's Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morel's Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Morel's Bar & Grill.
How does Morel's Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Morel's Bar & Grill most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Morel's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morel's Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Morel's Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Morel's Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morel's Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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