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795 E MERRIT ISLAND CSWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3650404
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13470653
DBPR license1507212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 2 in dish area. 3 on service aisle. 2 at bar. 1 near restrooms. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon container stored over cooked sausage. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored above the fill line of open face reach-in cooler on cook line raw salmon (56F – Cold Holding). Moved to lower holding area **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above expo window between cook line and service aisle is soiled. Hand wash sink on service aisle is stained with tea residue **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near mop sink area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:59 AM.

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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.