MERK'S BAR & GRILL
193 N CAUSEWAY · NEW SMYRNA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32169
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front door
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 3 open half and half's in the bar
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard Drawer gaskets
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans from previous morning **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – Visible between equipment in the bar, along interior bar /corners – under fryers
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – Area around/ under cutting boards – under grill **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cookline
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 150 ppm corrected to 200 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:29 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.