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BIZZARRO'S OF MERRITT ISLAND

325 E MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY , STE L · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3342286
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8361546
DBPR license1505738

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#8High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Primed machine 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in area surrounding soda machine next to front counter. Operator killed 7. Observed 15 live flying insects in kitchen from rear shelves by mixer to dish area. Operator killed 14. Observed 7 live flying insects in service line. Operator killed 5 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Hanging in service line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at pizza make line. cooked sausage (50F – Cold Holding). Operator placed bag of ice over product to cool

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding insert for mixer arm of dough mixer is soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for quaternary or chlorine

Basic 7

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining shelves in walk in cooler. Lining shelves in reach in cooler across from service line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use Utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula stored between prep table to the right of pizza oven and wall. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored on top of oven. Surface is soiled. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven is soiled. Shelves in kitchen for microwave have heavy accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls, ceiling, floors, behind cook line equipment soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance

#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting and chipping

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.