The Broken Barrel Tavern
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Broken Barrel Tavern stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Bay restaurant scores 76. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate in ice maker is soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under tables in prep area soiled and requires cleaning.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door has build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers are soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled behind slicer blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on shelf where cutting boards are stored.
23-03-4
82
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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95
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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.
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Sin ice machine. Cleaned by owner **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray bottle sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, Spray bottle quaternary 500+, diluted until 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); pulled rib meat (44F - Cold Holding) was out of cooler to prep cooking stations, suggest rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Gaskets on reach-in cooler sandwich stations.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line cooler drawers ; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); Maui (45F - Cold Holding) raw chicken 46F cold holding Recommend to chill to 41F placed in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Time extended to next routine inspection, had serviced this morning, still in cooling phase**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In various area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic margarine 97F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line cooler drawers ; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); Maui (45F - Cold Holding) raw chicken 46F cold holding Recommend to chill to 41F placed in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 3 Dented cans present . See stop sale. Tomato sauce and 1 marinara
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Deflector panel on ice machine heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floors under cooling equipment heavily soiled with food and grease. Walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris Beer cooler floor soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 124F
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish room hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In various area
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice container and spray bottle of water.
02D-01-5
41
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings next to fryers. wings (78F - Cold Holding). Operator is rotating in and out of refrigeration every 2 hours. Discussed use of TPHC
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelves over prep station of cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board sandwich cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets small reach in freezer
14-11-5
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Broken Barrel Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Broken Barrel Tavern on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Broken Barrel Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Broken Barrel Tavern.
How does The Broken Barrel Tavern compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
The Broken Barrel Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has The Broken Barrel Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Broken Barrel Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Broken Barrel Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Broken Barrel Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Broken Barrel Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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