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THE ISLAND WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL

1891 E MERRIT ISLAND CAUSEWAY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3376879
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8454062
DBPR license1505592

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 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 1

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent dropping under metal shelving in back dry stock room. Per supervisor on duty, next day callback required, m Connelly **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled/ stained on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Jose expired 5/19/23 Gladys expired 5/19/23 Samantha expired 5/14/23 Amber expired 11/20/22

#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at outside bar not labeled, corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stainless steel lids to make tables stored on floor between uses, sent to dishwashing area to clean.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas through out kitchen and prep area with broken tiles

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor, stainless steel broken thru, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind inside ice machine, broken wall above baseboard. Broken floor tiles in front of keg walk in cooler unit.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer on cooks line in need of defrosting

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving, metal soiled and rusting.

#7Basic14-17-4

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

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in cooks line not labeled, water, corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.