DIXIE BELLE'S GRILL AND BAR
2700 HARBORTOWN DR · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw mahi and white fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks. Ice and food particles in wells
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for the Benedict. Operator marked menus **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager in building with 4 employees working. Manager showed up during inspection **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. Emailed, printed and signed by newest hire Megan **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Exterior bar. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi and white fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hairnet **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups in service aisle have evidence of wet nesting
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda bibs stored on the floor in storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed, printed, posted **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation grease dripping
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on the floor in storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:41 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.