Merritt Island, Brevard County

CHAMPS STEAKHOUSE AND BAR

100 N SYKES CREEK PKWY, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 5, 2026

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 24418164

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead bugs in liquor bottles

35A-03-4

Detail 24418163

Basic - Dead bugs on premises. Dead bugs in liquor bottles Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 24418162

Basic - Stored food not covered. Dead bugs in liquor bottles. Pour spouts not designed for exterior use Admin Complaint

Jan 22, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24318887

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked ribs in reach-in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24318882

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 1/6 pan on unused flattop cooked onions (72F - Hot Holding) On shelf over cook line melted butter (131F - Hot Holding)

16-23-4

Detail 24318881

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-11-5

Detail 24318886

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer gasket Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24318880

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

12B-13-4

Detail 24318884

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24318883

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Prepped potatoes put back into cardboard shipping boxes

08B-12-5

Detail 24318885

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk-in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24318879

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above prepped lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Dec 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-28-4

Detail 24223096

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for coffee and tea makers has no date of last service

13-03-4

Detail 24223099

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

14-11-5

Detail 24223098

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets

14-10-4

Detail 24223097

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Rusted salt and pepper shaker lids Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24223100

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar mats under glasses is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23897019

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 at interior bar. Replaced source container. 25ppm at 130°F Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23897020

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf over cook line butter (119F - Hot Holding)

41-17-4

Detail 23897016

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.

16-03-4

Detail 23897015

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23897018

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23897011

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

36-22-4

Detail 23897013

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Tiki bar

14-69-4

Detail 23897010

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by fryers Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23897014

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23897012

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes. Stopped prep worker and made wash before beginning cutting again Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 23897017

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar top in reach of customers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 23682332

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

22-43-4

Detail 23682330

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade 300ppm Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23682342

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line wings (50F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (47F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 23682336

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line wings (50F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (47F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23682334

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pickle bucket on well blocking access to hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23682340

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. Operator not keeping certifications. Not all employees have wallet size versions available

22-20-5

Detail 23682338

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 surrounding dispenser chute

16-21-4

Detail 23682339

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

21-16-4

Detail 23682331

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored on the floor in tech room. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23682341

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on plate storage rack at end of cook line

14-69-4

Detail 23682335

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 23682337

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

25-06-4

Detail 23682329

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo contained at exterior bar. Operator inverted. Coffee filters not stored in protected manner. Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 23682333

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of customers at each bar. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.