THE ISLAND WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL
1891 E MERRIT ISLAND CAUSEWAY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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. 25ppm **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: Under kitchen equipment 22 droppings In dish area 2 droppings in exterior bar next to equipment 4 droppings In beer storage room 8 droppings Beneath dry storage in server aisle 15 droppings **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at corner of bar is soiled
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. Certificates expired for multiple employees
Basic 6
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door next to kitchen has gaps along edges
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at doorway between service aisle and bar
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover and shelves in walk in cooler are soiled
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor near exterior ice machine and wooden walkway between service aisle and bar
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking beneath triple sink at bar
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.