Inspection Report

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JOY LUCK RESTAURANT

125 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY #117 · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3460496
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8767795
DBPR license1505685

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. 3 droppings found by hot water heater, mop sink area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large prep table in front of hand sink next to triple sink. Items stored in hand sink, same hand sink.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet sour chicken, egg rolls, and lo mien not date marked in walk in cooler.

#12Intermediate53B-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. Zhi, Xia. 2 employee expired training

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle is soiled

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, and other personal items stored on shelf with restaurants food items

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is soiled inside

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cook line cooler has heavy heavy build up of old food debris, also torn.

#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms stored above prepped carrots **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach in cooler by soups is heavily soiled with old food debris

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels on bulk containers are no longer legible. Need to be relabeled. Writing has worn off.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.