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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over sliced tomatoes in cook line reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Under griddle raw burger meat stored over raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One found on floor under shelving unit, two droppings found on case of unopened hand sanitizer on same shelving unit approximately 4' away from other. Operator cleaned when found. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (112F – hot holding); beans (94F – hot holding); moved both to griddle to reheat to 165f. Both temperatures to 170 **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Men's room has very little pressure, operator stated it occurs when dishwasher is running.
Basic 7
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board lining shelf under slicer in back of kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cook line and in kitchen soiled with dust and food debris.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed between wall and reach in cooler front by handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee frying French fries with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-75-7Basic – Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right section of steam table keeps going out and caused two TCS food items to go below 135F hot holding. Other side of unit at proper temperature. ground beef (112F – hot holding); beans (94F – hot holding);
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spatulas stored in water at 71f, moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
38-02-4Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Lighting out over ware washing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:27 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.