Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island
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110 McLeod St, Merritt Island, FL 32953BALIBAR WINES AND GRINDS in Merritt Island has received 18 inspections since May 2022, documenting 53 violations with an average of 2.9 violations per inspection — significantly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included management awareness failures (cited in at least 4 inspections), employee health policy violations (appearing in 3 inspections), handwashing facility deficiencies, time-as-a-control violations, allergen awareness lapses, and improper cooking temperatures. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings related to management awareness, food condition, toxic substance control, employee health policy, and handwashing facilities, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on September 19, 2025 resulted in a formal warning after 21 violations were documented, but the facility achieved compliance callbacks on November 21, 2025 and November 8, 2024.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island had?
- Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island find?
- Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Balibar Wines and Grinds in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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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.
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