CHAMPS STEAKHOUSE AND BAR
100 N SYKES CREEK PKWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32953
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pickle bucket on well blocking access to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – 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
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
21-16-4Basic – Clean linens stored in improper location. Stored on the floor in tech room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on plate storage rack at end of cook line
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk in freezer
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – 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**
25-27-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:49 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.