MELBOURNE BEACH, Brevard County

SURFSIDE GRILL

9707 S HWY A1A, MELBOURNE BEACH, FL 32951

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Mar 18, 2025
City
MELBOURNE BEACH
County
Brevard
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 23637542

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23637541

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23637544

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23637543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 23163039

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 operator copy Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23163041

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23163040

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 22561714

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator explained that the hand wash sink is about to be completely removed, and that they have already gone through plan review. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22561713

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-11-5

Detail 22561712

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in cooler torn Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22561715

Basic - Sides of fryer with excess grease, operator stated that they have an appointment with hood filters approaching and they plan on pulling out all equipment and doing a deep clean

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 22114383

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over fish in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22114375

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then grabbed tortilla shell. Directed cook to remove gloves and wash hands before continuing tasks

11-26-1

Detail 22114373

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. New hire, provided employee reporting agreement to complete.

31B-03-4

Detail 22114380

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks by the ice machine and the left of the dish room. No paper towels at hand sink by ice machine.

29-18-4

Detail 22114381

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22114376

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers torn.

36-10-4

Detail 22114379

Basic - Floors under cooking equipment soiled with grease.

08B-38-4

Detail 22114377

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Chicken tenders on floor of walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22114382

Basic - Hood filters moderately soiled. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease and shelf under flat top with food debris. Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 22114378

Basic - Three-compartment sink not set up correctly . Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Manager states due to the velocity of water in the hose faucet. Corrected on site at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22114374

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 comp sink

Sep 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

02C-03-5

Detail 21359726

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. Liquid eggs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21359729

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart and bottle bleach in sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-02-4

Detail 21359739

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.report kept at guard shack Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21359728

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine in office Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21359727

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 21359735

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21359734

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated. Walk in cooler

13-04-4

Detail 21359738

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

10-06-5

Detail 21359731

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21359730

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris under flat top and on side of fryers

08B-17-4

Detail 21359737

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut ready to eat lettuce walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 21359733

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21359736

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-38-4

Detail 21359732

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

02C-03-5

Detail 21308519

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. Liquid eggs reach in cooler. Milk walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21308520

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by ice machine Corrected On-Site

27-02-4

Detail 21308518

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Claims it is kept at main gate will get copy for files

36-36-4

Detail 21308513

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above desk by ice machine

29-18-4

Detail 21308516

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.

10-06-5

Detail 21308515

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21308517

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21308514

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-49-6

Detail 21133931

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 21006292

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa 47f cold holding 3 cups

03A-02-5

Detail 21006290

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 47f cold holding from yesterday

02C-03-5

Detail 21006287

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. Liquid eggs and milk Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21006288

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager could not find food handler certification Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21006293

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21006291

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21006289

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-16-4

Detail 20558622

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.educated Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20558624

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw bacon in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20558623

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by ice machine Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20558625

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Added walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Upstairs that was a banquet hall and dry storage area not has an alto sham for cooking pork and what is ordered for venue. Repeat Violation Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20558626

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled and upstairs kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-02-4

Detail 20558621

Basic - 1)Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food 2) employee no hair restraint Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20558618

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20558620

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20558619

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning