Merritt Island, Brevard County

TASTY K-POT

325 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY UNIT A, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 16, 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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 16

22-41-4

Detail 24515593

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 Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24515589

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: 12 on top of dishwasher 26 on floor throughout kitchen 7 on top of walk-in cooler 7 on bus tub rack and bus tubs 4 on dry storage shelves behind walk-in cooler Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24515591

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked noodles at buffet placed at 11am not discarded at 3. In reach-in cooler on cook line cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 24515586

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler on cook line cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 24515587

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Sushi at buffet placed at 12 are listed to be discarded at 5

03F-04-5

Detail 24515595

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cooked noodles at buffet placed at 11am not discarded at 3

03F-02-5

Detail 24515598

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. See stop sale. Operator not tracking times for multiple foods at buffet Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24515594

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24515588

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher

29-28-4

Detail 24515601

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine last serviced 2/15/25

36-51-4

Detail 24515592

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Electrical room has no ceiling. Able to see holes in fire wall Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24515599

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit in behind interior walk-in cooler. Exit door at end of restroom hallway

22-13-5

Detail 24515597

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Tea spouts are soiled at service station

08B-12-5

Detail 24515590

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour and cut lettuce under prep table

06-01-5

Detail 24515600

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked shrimp and Krab sticks being thawed on countertop. Operator moved to reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site

36-04-5

Detail 24515596

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Multiple pipes going into ceiling have large holes at entry point in kitchen

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 24233017

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. See stop sale. Lo mien, egg noodles and udon were brought out at 11:30am

02C-03-5

Detail 24233015

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. Half and half not date marked.

31B-02-4

Detail 24233018

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter area. Operator replaced towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 24233019

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed time plan to operator.

36-32-5

Detail 24233016

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile going into kitchen is damaged.

Jun 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23813193

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 25ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

Jun 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23805709

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. 25ppm Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23805704

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw beef stored above mussels. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23805702

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet raw fish (67F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (76F - Cold Holding); raw beef (68F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (76F - Cold Holding); tofu (78F - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler on cook line nearest lobby doors bean sprouts (53F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (54F - Cold Holding); calamari (68F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); spring rolls (57F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23805707

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet cooked chicken (88F - Hot Holding); wings (91F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (107F - Hot Holding); potstickers (97F - Hot Holding); dumplings (120F - Hot Holding) Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23805708

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

24-05-4

Detail 23805705

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates, bowls, sauce containers and utensils not stored in protected manner. Food contact surfaces facing upwards at buffet. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23805706

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelves over prep areas and on prep tables. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23805703

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddles in standing water at 87°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-28-4

Detail 23722781

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

36-37-5

Detail 23722780

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over hibachi grill service area. Perforated acoustic tiles. Does not meet proviso requirements Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23722779

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple cold holding units Warning

29-17-4

Detail 23722778

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar behind host stand Warning

Apr 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

05-09-4

Detail 23724378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple cold holding units Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended

29-17-4

Detail 23724377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar behind host stand Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Time Extended