THE SHACK RIVERFRONT
4845 DIXIE HWY NE · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Noticeable trail of contamination running to sewer drain exterior of restaurant.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found, 2 flying insects observed at sever area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One in coffee pot. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings found in storage area at entrance to kitchen. 20 in hallway behind banquet room. 2 on window in dish washing area. 6 under equipment on cook line. 4 on dry stores area shelves. 6 in HVAC area near bathrooms. 53 total. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice cream uncovered with dripping water from freezer top.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at near walk in freezer.
Intermediate 7
52-10-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Operator is advertising fresh ingredients for multiple drinks using store bought or commercially processed substitutes; fresh strawberry purée, fresh coconut cream, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh peaches, and fresh lime. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at southeast corner of exterior bar.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines being used at dirty dish sink.
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Caesar dressing states house made on menu but it comes from vender. Menu has Wagyu steaks listed but they are no longer offered. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has moved mop sink, added exterior service station with no hand wash sink, and added ice machines **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Exterior sink near ice machines.
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scope salad garnishes. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unfinished wood ceiling in dish washing area.
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping sandwich wrap without covering near serving station.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food and trash built up under and around equipment at the bar.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring behind soda fountain in server area has gap to exterior and exposed plywood under soda fountain. At dump sink floor is plywood with dripping water from sink.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice cream uncovered either dripping water in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda bib box on floor behind bar.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near triple sink in kitchen has holes going into studs. Not covered by sheathing.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Due to cord between gasket and seal.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and counter at server area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink in kitchen and at exterior sink near ice machines.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink filled with trash and foliage, leaving it unusable. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Plates on salad bar not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Where tile meets concrete missing grout on tiles and concrete slopes making it difficult to sanitize at the triple sink.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with labels on it. Raw vegetables over ready to eat in walk in cooler.
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Dump sink at cook line dripping on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:21 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.