Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay
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4700 Babcock St Unit 15&16, Palm Bay, FL 32905Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay has accumulated 179 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—more than 40 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across inspections: employee health reporting appeared in at least 4 inspections between 2023 and 2025, chemical storage violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, and consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 7 inspections. Proper cooking temperature violations were documented in at least 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in at least 5 inspections. A Warning Issued disposition on July 13, 2023 indicated escalated enforcement after 10 violations were found in a single inspection. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 documented 12 violations including food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and consumer advisory issues, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay last inspected?
- Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay had?
- Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay find?
- Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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