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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 dateOctober 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3632411
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10930720
DBPR license1505592

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lower holding areas and upper well of reach in cooler next to hand wash sink on cook line raw mahi (53F – Cold Holding); raw beef (53F – Cold Holding); bologna (54F – Cold Holding); Cuban set (52F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); Philly meats (54F – Cold Holding); bean salsa (54F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding areas and upper well of reach in cooler next to hand wash sink on cook line raw mahi (53F – Cold Holding); raw beef (53F – Cold Holding); bologna (54F – Cold Holding); Cuban set (52F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); Philly meats (54F – Cold Holding); bean salsa (54F – Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to exterior ice machine on fence

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

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**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple containers. 4oz plastic soufflé cups

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE

Stop Sale
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelves over cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Beneath AC unit on cook line

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In crack between make line reach in coolers. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves, beer holsters and bread racks have an accumulation of mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.