Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FRESH SCRATCH BISTRO AND LOUNGE

1940 HWY A1A · INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32937

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3348365
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8367625
DBPR license1504047

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bread pudding dated 9/20, Gorgonzola sauce dated 9/20, fried rice dated 9/21, pineapple mango salsa dated 9/20. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bread pudding dated 9/20, Gorgonzola sauce dated 9/20, fried rice dated 9/21, pineapple mango salsa dated 9/20.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink end of bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at bar area not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine door has black mold like substance build up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken baseboards near back door.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards green and yellow are heavily scored up.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Gasket torn on dessert cooler

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Handwash sign at end of bar Handwash sink and in kitchen

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on dessert cooler with black mold like substance **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.