CHILI'S MERRITT ISLE FL #388
530 MERRITT IS CSWY · MERRITT ISLE · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator replaced source bucket. Next run 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In well next to soups on service line shredded cheese (65F – Cold Holding)
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In holding well on cook line. cooked chicken (110F – Hot Holding). Operator stated that all foods in well are tracked using timers built into unit. No timers on to actively track food items.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of margarita machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not up to date. Most recent form is dated in June. Operator stated that most recent hire has been working for no more than 3 weeks.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Willie expired July 2023
Basic 3
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Beneath soda machine
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf over expo station. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on restraint **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:43 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.