Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne
Last inspected:
1800 W Hibiscus Blvd Ste 115-112, Melbourne, FL 32901Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne has accumulated 289 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. In late 2021, the facility faced an administrative complaint following consecutive days of inspections with repeated non-compliance. Fire safety records document three violations, including blocked exit paths and a missing fire extinguisher. The tavern has received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022004334 | $200.00 | Nov 9, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Uniforms in hall - From follow-up inspection 2019-04-15: All food contact surfaces must be removed from the hall. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Uniforms in hall
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. 2a10bc
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne last inspected?
- Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne had?
- Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne find?
- Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne been fined?
- Hemingway's Tavern in Melbourne has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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