Merritt Island, Brevard County

H AND D ROADHOUSE

1811 E MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 24411842

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crockpot cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24411844

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters are soiled. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24411843

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. Provided form. New hire reviewed and signed Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24411841

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 24411845

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. End of peninsula bar

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-11-5

Detail 24148199

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef stored over beer cans in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24148196

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler behind kitchen entry door cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 24148204

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind kitchen entry door cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24148202

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Rear deck

22-02-4

Detail 24148201

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind bar is soiled

24-05-4

Detail 24148197

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted

24-07-4

Detail 24148200

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas stored under cooking equipment on counter. Operator took to dish area Corrective Action Taken

32-12-6

Detail 24148194

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24148203

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24148195

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles, bag of margarita mix and case of tomatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Plastic condiment bottles on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24148198

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-4

Detail 23534622

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind bar. Operator turned on at valve Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23534619

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

22-08-4

Detail 23534620

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

14-55-4

Detail 23534621

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Protective sheath on cleaver. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 23135016

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

08B-38-4

Detail 23135018

Basic - Food stored on floor. Coking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23135017

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23135019

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-12-5

Detail 22573970

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bucket used to store ice scoop is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 22573969

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line for soda gun at end of bar

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 22422259

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside food prep areas added in back area near outside bar. Per dist 4 office, no plans on file for location, plans need to be submitted for approval of added outside food preparation areas and bars. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Plans not yet finalized. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Operators minutes plans, but not in an application form extension give them so please can be submitted to myfloridalicense.com website within the next 30 days Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22422258

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler unit in side room holding condiments and whole raw shell eggs, no thermometer found in unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Time Extended

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 22337118

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2 opened gallons of milk at bar, neither date marked after opening. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22337121

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside food prep areas added in back area near outside bar. Per dist 4 office, no plans on file for location, plans need to be submitted for approval of added outside food preparation areas and bars. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Plans not yet finalized. Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22337119

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with (blue) liquid at bar, not labeled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Not observed Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22337120

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler unit in side room holding condiments and whole raw shell eggs, no thermometer found in unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

41-05-4

Detail 22153998

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Cutter Backyard bug control spray stored on shelf in side room over liquor Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22154004

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22154007

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. 2 opened gallons of milk at bar, neither date marked after opening. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22154008

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in room with ice machine, not accessible due to wet floor sign stored in sink. Hand wash sink at bar not accessible due to holding strainer as dump station. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22154002

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine, no soap or paper towels. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22154003

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside food prep areas added in back area near outside bar. Per dist 4 office, no plans on file for location, plans need to be submitted for approval of added outside food preparation areas and bars. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22154011

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Late night bartender, Heather no food handlers training completed after working on site 60days Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22154006

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 late night bartender/ food prep person without employee agreement in place, no food handlers certificate in place. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22154010

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with (blue) liquid at bar, not labeled Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22154009

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector in ice bin of ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22154000

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long hair not restrained from bar worker preparing food in kitchen. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 22154001

Basic - No Hood ventilation system as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Area over the electric flat top grill in place, recommended grill be moved to top of stove under hood. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22154005

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler unit in side room holding condiments and whole raw shell eggs, no thermometer found in unit Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22154012

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22153999

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in side room, corrected Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21763357

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in ziplock bag stored over ready to eat poppers. Operator moved poppers Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 21763362

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cole slaw dated 1/27, today is 2/8. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21763356

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

16-37-1

Detail 21763360

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. operator will order today Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21763358

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.

51-11-4

Detail 21763359

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks near ice machine and mop sink. Only one is chained.

10-14-5

Detail 21763361

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel not stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21310591

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind deflector plate

08B-38-4

Detail 21310593

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of sauce under main prep table. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21310594

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers in plastic shipping bag on floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 21310592

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line for soda gun holster behind bar

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-12-4

Detail 20996706

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: No change Time Extended

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 20985248

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance deli ham (56°F - Cold Holding); cooked spam (55°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56°F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (56°F - Cold Holding); bologna (57°F - Cold Holding); kraut (57°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (57°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food had been in the cooler overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20985252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance deli ham (56°F - Cold Holding); cooked spam (55°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56°F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (56°F - Cold Holding); bologna (57°F - Cold Holding); kraut (57°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (57°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food had been in the cooler overnight. SEE STOP SALE Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20985249

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On rear of building. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at mop sink with hose attached Warning

36-12-4

Detail 20985253

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20985250

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area. Box of chips being stored on the floor. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

25-09-4

Detail 20985251

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws on bar are not individually wrapped and within reach of customers Warning

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20699143

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs stored over ready to consume items in walk in cooler And in reach in cooler unit in kitchen whole raw whole shell eggs stored over ready to eat prepared items.

22-02-4

Detail 20699141

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector on the ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. Soda gun near the 3 compartment sink soiled at the bar. Interior of the reach in freezer holding raw chicken wings soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 20699140

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coke slaw prepared on site. Not date marked Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20699138

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20699142

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Bbq sauce stored on floor in kitchen.

29-49-6

Detail 20699139

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chest reach in cooler at bar with standing water in bottom of unit, crate used to separate items from the standing water.