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THE ISLAND WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL

1891 E MERRIT ISLAND CAUSEWAY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3566509
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10709564
DBPR license1505592

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Puddle of Discolored fluids on ground next to mop bucket and cleaning equipment

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substances **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Multiple cracked tiles in kitchen. Standing water at kitchen entry.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of wings in walk in cooler are stored less than 6" above the floor

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread racks in walk in cooler have a heavy accumulation of mold like substance

#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink does not drain properly **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed in containers on prep surfaces. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket full of waste water

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.