Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHAMPS STEAKHOUSE AND BAR

100 N SYKES CREEK PKWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3649600
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13468243
DBPR license1507298

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm at interior bar. Replaced source container. 25ppm at 130°F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf over cook line butter (119F – Hot Holding)

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.

Basic 8

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on covering **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Tiki bar

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by fryers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes. Stopped prep worker and made wash before beginning cutting again **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar top in reach of customers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.