Merritt Island, Brevard County

BRASAS GRILL

325 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY STE O-P, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 9, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24504138

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board is grooved and no longer cleanable.

16-03-4

Detail 24504139

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

24-05-4

Detail 24504136

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on upper shelf are not inverted

14-11-5

Detail 24504137

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket is torn

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 24258824

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

21-16-4

Detail 24258822

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Under chemicals in closet. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24258825

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area

23-03-4

Detail 24258823

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23646666

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 9 behind bar 2 in dry storage room Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23646661

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (56F - Cold Holding); sauces (56F - Cold Holding) Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23646660

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in well of hand wash sink next to ice machine Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23646659

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-37-5

Detail 23646664

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service and storage areas

36-32-5

Detail 23646662

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 23646658

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

14-17-4

Detail 23646665

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

21-12-4

Detail 23646663

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 23279538

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 41 live flying insects in bar and dry storage room. Operator killed all but 11. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23279539

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dry storage room have water damage

36-22-4

Detail 23279541

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath prep table with microwave. Under kegerator behind bar. Near dish machine

10-18-5

Detail 23279540

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives, whisks, ladles in sanitizer. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22730019

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink between cook line and walk in cooler. Operator stocked Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22730020

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in cooler is in disrepair

22-16-4

Detail 22730021

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted chipping and soiled

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22443126

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef on shelf over sauces. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22443123

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and pesticides stored on shelf over paper towels in hall closet near restrooms

29-34-4

Detail 22443125

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink nearest walk in cooler

14-09-4

Detail 22443127

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board is grooved and soiled Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22443124

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Haddock being thawed in box on countertop in prep area. Raw sausages being thawed in standing water

14-17-4

Detail 22443128

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

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 22026405

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near triple sink blocked with cart. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22026403

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near bar.

31B-03-4

Detail 22026406

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area.

36-32-5

Detail 22026401

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back by back sink area, tile drooping, insulation showing.

50-09-4

Detail 22026407

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22026399

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board is heavily scored

14-69-4

Detail 22026402

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in upright freezer next to walk in cooler door.

31B-04-4

Detail 22026400

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near triple sink. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22026404

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in fire pit area.

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 21663595

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged item of both raw and ready to eat stored together in reach in freezer .

22-31-4

Detail 21663594

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelving.

02C-02-5

Detail 21663589

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

41-17-4

Detail 21663588

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hand sanitizer stored over clean dishes at espresso machine, corrected Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21663590

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21663592

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21663587

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not stable, tilts when opening.

10-20-4

Detail 21663586

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21663585

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

36-50-4

Detail 21663593

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.

08B-17-4

Detail 21663591

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case tomatoes stored over rye lemons and cooked dressing/stuffing, corrected Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-40-4

Detail 20984474

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets registering 0ppm quaternary. Dispenser at triple sink has no suction. Operator will use chlorine until repaired.

41-17-4

Detail 20984472

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing a clear liquid is not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled as sanitizer Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20984475

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

36-37-5

Detail 20984476

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles over bar, service area, over buffet and triple sink are not smooth and easily cleanable Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20984477

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen are grooved and no longer cleanable Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20984473

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In bar area. Observed 10 dead roaches on sticky pest control devices.

Mar 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-20-5

Detail 20958801

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In glass door Reach in cooler by charcoal grill container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in sealed package. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20958795

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib below hand wash sink next to cook line. Hose attached to bib.

31B-02-4

Detail 20958794

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available for sink to left of triple sink. Operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20958793

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to provide proof of written plan for TPHC. Provided operator with paperwork Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20958797

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

36-37-5

Detail 20958799

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen, service area, bar and over buffet are not smooth and easily cleanable

14-09-4

Detail 20958791

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards are grooved and no longer cleanable Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20958792

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In storage closet. Box of single service paper towels stored on the floor. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20958790

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink to the left of the triple sink in kitchen. Provided operator with signage Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20958802

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods over grill Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20958798

Basic - Stored food not covered. In dry storage room. Bags of beans stored in a large bin uncovered. Operator rolled the bags closed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20958800

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of sausage in standing water thawing at rear sink. Operator returned to refrigeration Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20958796

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beneath prep table in kitchen. Containers of white granular substances removed from original packaging are not labeled identifying contents. Operator labeled . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03F-10-5

Detail 20792130

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator claims keeps salad bar hot and cold on 4 hour time plan. Operator has misplaced time plan paperwork will send new paperwork to operator Confirmed with old inspector Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 20792136

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 20792134

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-09-4

Detail 20792131

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

13-04-4

Detail 20792132

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

24-08-4

Detail 20792135

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 20792137

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20792133

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 20339249

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6#5oz cut green beans 1 can

03F-02-5

Detail 20339248

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Additional items added to expended cold salad bar area without being added to written time plan, corrected by operator Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 20339250

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, under and behind equipment. Cement exposed floors in food prep and dish washing areas. Ceiling tile in need of repair hallways area.