The Bat Cave Gastro Pub
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, The Bat Cave Gastro Pub has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The Bat Cave Gastro Pub's latest score of 41 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Heavy cream opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in back
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. Caleb
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 pasta walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's bathroom out of order. Using men's room as multi bathroom. No can with lid **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored in crack cook line
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop on cook line in water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris bottom of reach in freezer Dirty fan blowing on food prep service area Food on floor under shelf walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop shrimp Cup used to scoop rice. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Manager took test but won't have results till next week Time extension given for 10 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Manager failed test. Planning on retaking test Due to holidays time extended 30 days **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Educated employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Manager took test but won't have results till next week Time extension given for 10 days **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 copy . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Xochitl - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Employee not available but other employees think she has completed class. Extension given for 10 days will have her leave copy at restaurant **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
55
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Educated employee
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated employee
01C-03-4
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. Sent copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 copy . **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Xochitl
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop breading mix **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots over triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Breading mix **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Feb 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Claims owner has in back pack **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. On cookline
36-62-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw bacon walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Triple sink area
38-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacado still have stickers **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
58
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm) strip wouldn't register. Operator tried to prime pump for quat dispenser. Could not get to work. Operator calling ecolab to come recalibrate pump. Using sanitablets until ecolab can come out. Retested at Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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 for operator for new servers and dish washer **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand sink by cookline
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl no handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean stock pots on back line not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker still on avocados in cookline unit
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
32-12-5
95
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bat Cave Gastro Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bat Cave Gastro Pub on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bat Cave Gastro Pub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bat Cave Gastro Pub.
How does The Bat Cave Gastro Pub compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
The Bat Cave Gastro Pub most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has The Bat Cave Gastro Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Bat Cave Gastro Pub have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Bat Cave Gastro Pub 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 The Bat Cave Gastro Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bat Cave Gastro Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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