FLYING FISH CAFÉ
780 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY STE C102 · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-47-4High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 3 compartment sink quat at 0 ppm
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bread stored unwrapped on soiled shelf in reach in cooler, corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.n raw bacon stored on top of unwashed vegeatable in reach in cooler unit. Ra2 chicken over ready to eat pickles on reach in cooler unit, corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 rodent droppings behind upright reach in freezer unit. 8 rodent dropping behind food dry storage rack 10 rodent dropping behind chest reach in freezer 2 rodent in back wall of the back entrance to kitchen . 2 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler/reach in freezer units kitchen 1 rodent dropping behind the cold holding unit not in operation, kitchen. 300+ rodent dropping under front counter, service area **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked on site potatoes per operator pulled today from freezer and water placed over them ; (49-51°F – Cold Holding). Placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill by operator Reach in cooler 2 raw ground beef in reach in cooler. Operator stated door open for period of time while loading items in. Raw beef 49°. Placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers soiled Soiled cutting boards thru the food prep area.
22-38-5Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach ion site to use for sanitizer not recommended for food surfaces. No quat in site, out of product.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee expired10-1-21
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control cup without handle use as scoop in sugar
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, Behind trash can at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dry food storage area, shoes, clothing and sports equipment.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind the soda dispensing unit on front line. Wall behind grill area soiled Floors heavily soiled kitchen and food prep area. Hole in wall behind the upright reach in freezer Baseboard missing fro wall by back dry food storage area Floor drain soiled.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink in the line.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Lights over grill iCenter area of the light kitchen. Lights over grill fryer area not functioning.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of prep tables and equipment in need of cleaning. Handled
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Prepared on site bread sliced and stored on soiled shelf in reach in cooler . Frozen biscuits in reach in freezer corrected. Bag in box case of product stored on food **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Scrapple in reach in freezer in need of identified. Bulk flour/sugar not identified.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.