Merritt Island, Brevard County

BIZZARRO'S OF MERRITT ISLAND

325 E MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY , STE L, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 22, 2024
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 22731170

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Primed machine 50ppm Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22731166

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in area surrounding soda machine next to front counter. Operator killed 7. Observed 15 live flying insects in kitchen from rear shelves by mixer to dish area. Operator killed 14. Observed 7 live flying insects in service line. Operator killed 5 Repeat Violation Warning

41-24-4

Detail 22731161

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging in service line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22731167

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza make line. cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Operator placed bag of ice over product to cool

22-02-4

Detail 22731168

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding insert for mixer arm of dough mixer is soiled Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22731165

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary or chlorine

14-05-4

Detail 22731159

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining shelves in walk in cooler. Lining shelves in reach in cooler across from service line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22731164

Basic - In-use Utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between prep table to the right of pizza oven and wall. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 22731160

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of oven. Surface is soiled. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22731169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven is soiled. Shelves in kitchen for microwave have heavy accumulation of dust Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22731171

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls, ceiling, floors, behind cook line equipment soiled Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22731162

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance

14-17-4

Detail 22731163

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

Oct 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 15Total: 26

14-03-4

Detail 22350259

High Priority - Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods.2 opened can of pizza(tomato based) sauce stored in open can in reach in cooler.

35A-02-6

Detail 22350268

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed under hand wash sink near ice machine. 4- 3 live flies observed behind the dish machine. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22350251

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach observed in drawer of the wait station area, wait staff removed all items and cleaned area. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22350247

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one (1) rodent dropping on top of the Dish Washing Machine. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22350261

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored with cleaned equipment, corrected Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22350255

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shredder attachment on floor mixer used early today, not detached and cleaned after use, current time 2pm. Cutting board at wait station, salad prep station heavily soiled/stained. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22350253

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. Dishwashers on site without an employee agreement in place, not required to have food safety training certificate.

03F-10-5

Detail 22350258

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Paper work for time plan was emailed to the operator to comply by next day callback. Observed Could not find paperwork. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22350270

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Prepared on site lasagna pulled as needed from freezer, date not tracked Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22350260

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Stephanie wait staff without proof of food handlers training

41-17-4

Detail 22350265

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellowish liquid, degreaser not labeled in kitchen area. Corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22350248

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine and inside of the door soiled.

16-21-4

Detail 22350264

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-05-4

Detail 22350256

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stacks of plastic and glass plates as well as plastic basket stored on divider in dining room side, needs to be moved to protected area.

14-74-7

Detail 22350257

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pizza reach in cooler make table not maintaining temp. of 41°:or below.

12B-07-4

Detail 22350249

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup stored on food prep table, removed by operator. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22350271

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids to reach in cooler, make table at pizza station, interior no longer smooth and easily cleanable, metal missing and with holes. Plastic food cart no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

36-22-4

Detail 22350246

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas, behind clean dish rail in kitchen , under soda machine areas with standing water

36-01-4

Detail 22350267

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walls, ceiling vents, floors and cove moldings through out location in front and back areas. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22350252

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains soiled in kitchen

36-17-5

Detail 22350250

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor area in front of mixer missing floor tiles, holding standing water. Missing tile under cabinet in wait station, area no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

36-24-5

Detail 22350266

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Threshold surround of back door in need of repairs, open wall areas. Ladies restroom with multiple walls in walls.

05-09-4

Detail 22350269

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single glass door reach in cooler unit without interior ambient air thermometer, corrected by operator Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22350262

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of food prep tables soiled/rusting.exterior of cooking equipment and reach in coolers in kitchen soiled/rusted surface. Plastic mobile food cart soiled. Repeat Violation

29-07-5

Detail 22350254

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Waste line from hand wash sink over the mop sink without drain pipe to regulate waste water.

22-16-4

Detail 22350263

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Non working reach in cooler unit at the pizza station soiled interior, standing soiled standing water observed. Interior reach in freezer in kitchen old food debris present.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 7Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 22050731

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22050735

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head and mixer is soiled with food debris, and slicer is also soiled with food debris

31A-11-4

Detail 22050730

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink, employee dropped ice and put in sink to melt. Educated and let him know to sweep it up next time.

31B-02-4

Detail 22050738

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22050734

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in pizza make area Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22050736

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna in walk in cooler

41-17-4

Detail 22050737

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in spray bottle Corrected On-Site

16-59-1

Detail 22050743

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer 0ppm, checked bucket, bucket is empty. Operator does not have another one on site. Set up 3 cs until dish machine has sanitizer and is sanatizing

32-04-4

Detail 22050732

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens bathroom

51-11-4

Detail 22050740

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22050741

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

24-08-4

Detail 22050739

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

36-01-4

Detail 22050733

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor sauce spilled and flour from dough mixer. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22050742

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind stove has food debris build up

36-27-5

Detail 22050729

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall in kitchen has mold like substance where clean dishes are stored.

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21644367

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has heavy build up of food debris left over from yesterday. Knife block soiled with flour. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: No change Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21644368

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on roll top cooler line is melted and no longer cleanable - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: No change Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21644366

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: No change Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21636712

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At mop sink, recommend removing items in mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 21636713

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

02C-03-5

Detail 21636719

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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Not observed Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21636714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has heavy build up of food debris left over from yesterday. Knife block soiled with flour. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21636715

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back area by back door. Missing due to leak in ceiling. Covered with a pizza pan. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21636716

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy build up over prep table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21636718

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on roll top cooler line is melted and no longer cleanable - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21636711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21636717

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mop sink heavily soiled. Recommend removing items. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21636720

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer is soiled inside. Pizza cooler is soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21636721

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: No change Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 18

01B-02-5

Detail 21632661

High Priority - All items on pizza table are being rapid chill on ice

35A-02-6

Detail 21632672

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At mop sink, recommend removing items in mop sink

03A-02-5

Detail 21632658

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham (55F - Cold Holding); sausage crumble (55F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); sliced sausage (55F - Cold Holding)

29-42-4

Detail 21632673

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

02C-03-5

Detail 21632671

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.

22-02-4

Detail 21632665

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has heavy build up of food debris left over from yesterday. Knife block soiled with flour.

31A-09-4

Detail 21632667

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in pizza area is taped off with black plastic bag. Hand sink needs to be sociable within 7 days. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21632656

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pizza area Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21632670

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink at pizza area Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21632655

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. All pizza held in pizza window. Provided written plan by email. Operator states he can print it at home.

51-11-4

Detail 21632669

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank not secured. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21632659

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back area by back door. Missing due to leak in ceiling. Covered with a pizza pan.

36-34-5

Detail 21632674

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy build up over prep table in kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 21632662

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen on roll top cooler line is melted and no longer cleanable

22-08-4

Detail 21632660

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

23-03-4

Detail 21632657

Basic - Mop sink heavily soiled. Recommend removing items.

22-16-4

Detail 21632654

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer is soiled inside. Pizza cooler is soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 21632663

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through kitchen

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 16

03B-01-6

Detail 20791598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Navy bean soup 118°. Cook reheated Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20791586

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. Heavy cream not dated opened yesterday Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20791592

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20791594

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink by salad station Spray bottle in sink by dishwasher Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20791587

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer and poppy

41-17-4

Detail 20791590

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20791583

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 20791595

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-32-5

Detail 20791588

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above slicer

29-18-4

Detail 20791597

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20791589

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

40-06-5

Detail 20791584

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweatshirt on slicer Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20791593

Basic - Food stored on floor. Mushrooms walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20791585

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by salad station

23-03-4

Detail 20791596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Both reach in freezers food debris on bottom Both reach in freezers dirty gaskets

25-06-4

Detail 20791591

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Salad station to go containers not inverted Corrected On-Site