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795 E MERRIT ISLAND CSWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook used gloved hands to wipe work area with sanitizer cloth. Did not change gloves or wash hands before touching avocados and cracking eggs.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cold tubs on service line whipped cream (50F – Cold Holding); milk (51F – Cold Holding).
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold tubs on service line whipped cream (50F – Cold Holding); milk (51F – Cold Holding)
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees dumping tea urns in sink
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind the bar **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on filters for ice machine **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo cup used as scoop in potatoes. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks not segregated from customer foods in multiple locations **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. iPad on plate for service. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put in hair net **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in standing water at 88°F
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above expo window is soiled
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Kiwi not washed prior to use. Labels still on skin
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.