Merritt Island, Brevard County

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795 E MERRIT ISLAND CSWY, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 13, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-7

Detail 24294980

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in dish area. 3 on service aisle. 2 at bar. 1 near restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed 6 live flying insects Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Observed live flying insects; 4 in dry storage. 2 on service line. 1 in chem room Admin Complaint

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-7

Detail 24291758

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in dish area. 3 on service aisle. 2 at bar. 1 near restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed 6 live flying insects Time Extended

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24287569

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in dish area. 3 on service aisle. 2 at bar. 1 near restrooms. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24287568

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon container stored over cooked sausage. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24287571

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored above the fill line of open face reach-in cooler on cook line raw salmon (56F - Cold Holding). Moved to lower holding area Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24287570

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above expo window between cook line and service aisle is soiled. Hand wash sink on service aisle is stained with tea residue Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 24287572

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near mop sink area

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-09-4

Detail 23895678

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook used gloved hands to wipe work area with sanitizer cloth. Did not change gloves or wash hands before touching avocados and cracking eggs.

01B-02-5

Detail 23895679

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cold tubs on service line whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 23895689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold tubs on service line whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding)

31A-11-4

Detail 23895690

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumping tea urns in sink

31B-03-4

Detail 23895682

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind the bar Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 23895676

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on filters for ice machine Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23895687

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo cup used as scoop in potatoes. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23895683

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23895685

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks not segregated from customer foods in multiple locations Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23895681

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. iPad on plate for service. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23895684

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put in hair net Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23895677

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23895686

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in standing water at 88°F

31B-04-4

Detail 23895675

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In prep area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23895680

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above expo window is soiled

08B-39-4

Detail 23895688

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Kiwi not washed prior to use. Labels still on skin

Oct 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-43-4

Detail 23287118

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm at service bar.

11-26-1

Detail 23287116

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 hires in building training have not signed documentation. Operator had employees review and sign Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23287113

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at 2 sinks Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 23287115

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters for ice machine

24-05-4

Detail 23287112

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator inverted Carafes not protected. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23287114

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

08B-74-1

Detail 23287117

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On the floor in riser room at rear of building. Operator moved Corrected On-Site