THE SHACK RIVERFRONT
4845 DIXIE HWY NE · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
28-14-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Noticeable trail of contamination running to sewer drain exterior of restaurant. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Found 12 rodent droppings under sink in male restroom. Not complied no vacate at 9:33 by Michelle Haynes. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at near walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 7
52-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at southeast corner of exterior bar. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines being used at dirty dish sink. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
52-01-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Exterior sink near ice machines. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
Basic 12
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Unfinished wood ceiling in dish washing area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food and trash built up under and around equipment at the bar. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda bib box on floor behind bar. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near triple sink in kitchen has holes going into studs. Not covered by sheathing. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Due to cord between gasket and seal. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and counter at server area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink filled with trash and foliage, leaving it unusable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Dump sink at cook line dripping on floor. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:05 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.