North Merritt Island, Brevard County

GALAXY BAR & GRILL

6100 N COURTENAY PKWY, North Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
4 High Priority
May 15, 2025
City
North Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

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.

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-7

Detail 23774979

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed to live flying insects. Operator killed Repeat Violation

22-43-4

Detail 23774980

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23774978

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 cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding).

41-10-4

Detail 23774977

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored over single service and food items. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23774981

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind bar is soiled

22-20-5

Detail 23774982

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 behind the deflector plate

Mar 12, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-7

Detail 23620153

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 55 live flying insects observed at callback in bar area near triple sink and beer taps Admin Complaint

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 23619806

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 15 live flying insects observed at callback near triple sink behind bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed 6 live flying insects at callback Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: 55 live flying insects observed at callback in bar area near triple sink and beer taps Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23619805

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Time Extended

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 23611470

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 15 live flying insects observed at callback near triple sink behind bar Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed 6 live flying insects at callback Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23611471

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23611473

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23611472

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of heat lamp in service window is soiled and has dozens of dead insects - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Time Extended

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 23607355

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: 15 live flying insects observed at callback near triple sink behind bar Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 23607351

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23607352

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 23607353

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: No change Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23607354

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of heat lamp in service window is soiled and has dozens of dead insects - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

08B-27-4

Detail 23593043

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Beer bottles in reach in cooler are resting in standing soiled water

35A-02-7

Detail 23593033

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 42 live flying insects behind interior bar near triple sink Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23593041

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled

53A-01-7

Detail 23593038

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23593031

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink nearest cook line Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23593034

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. Only available for Ashley and Ulysses Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23593030

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 behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23593044

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop for croutons. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23593032

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under triple sink at bar

36-73-4

Detail 23593036

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink behind bar

08B-38-4

Detail 23593042

Basic - Food stored on floor. Open container of cooking oil stored on the floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23593039

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

23-03-4

Detail 23593035

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of heat lamp in service window is soiled and has dozens of dead insects

29-08-4

Detail 23593037

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink behind the bar has a consistent leak when in use Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23593040

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In beer reach in cooler behind the bar

Oct 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 9Basic: 10Total: 21

08A-05-6

Detail 23088079

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on shelf over cooked wings in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 23088070

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cheese curds in reach in freezer. Open containers Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23088086

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only certificate available expired 1/29/23

31A-09-4

Detail 23088088

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink to the right of triple sink is blocked by equipment Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23088077

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink nearest to cook line is being used as prep sink Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 23088069

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23088073

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to cook line and women's restroom Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23088076

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23088085

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to cook line Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23088072

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. Only 2 certificates available

27-16-4

Detail 23088080

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink to the right of triple sink has no water. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23088071

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate inside of ice machine is visibly soiled

32-04-4

Detail 23088081

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms doors do not fully close under own weight

24-05-4

Detail 23088068

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

50-09-4

Detail 23088078

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23088082

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink, cellphone and cigarettes on prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23088074

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris under equipment throughout kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 23088075

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in keg walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23088087

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer across from fryers on cook line

29-08-4

Detail 23088083

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's urinal not functioning. Faucet at triple sink has steady drip from pipes

25-06-4

Detail 23088084

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters and single use blue wiping cloths stored uncovered beneath service window Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 15

22-42-4

Detail 22561982

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+ppm. Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site

28-14-5

Detail 22561986

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator stated that mop water is being dumped on the ground outside rear door. Ground shows evidence of sewage being dumped

08A-05-6

Detail 22561977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowls used to bread raw chicken and fish stored over storage containers for breading. Raw chicken stored over bacon in walk in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 22561984

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding) Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22561980

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen and behind bar are being used as dump sinks. Ice and food particles in wells

16-37-1

Detail 22561974

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

53A-05-6

Detail 22561976

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22561981

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Issued and reviewed paperwork with operator Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22561975

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers are served under cooked. No consumer advisory posted on menu or in restaurant Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22561985

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-02-4

Detail 22561983

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on shelf over make line

13-03-4

Detail 22561972

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a hair restraint for head or beard

08B-38-4

Detail 22561973

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and bread on floor in walk in cooler . Cooking oil and breading on floor in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22561979

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not in a covered container

21-12-4

Detail 22561978

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on top of make line in between uses

Nov 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 22459346

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at rear of building

27-16-4

Detail 22459342

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In women's restroom. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22459343

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured.

29-08-4

Detail 22459344

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink in women's restroom is leaking

29-17-4

Detail 22459345

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No drain line for soda gun behind the bar