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THE SHACK RIVERFRONT LLC

4845 DIXIE HWY NE · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3485896
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8835889
DBPR license1500269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#18High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes cooling over night found 46F F – cooling

#19High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insect seen in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Pest droppings present on chair in Tiki bar. server cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lobster over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon in ROP packaging not opened prior to thawing. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 44 F – cold holding; Cheesecake 46 F – cold holding; Butter chips 56 F – cold holding; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#24High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 44 F – cold holding; Cheesecake 46 F – cold holding; Butter chips 56 F – cold holding; **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#25Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass cooler ambient thermometer reading 40 and temps for temps for TCS food were found between 44 F – 54 F

#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer had debris and build up on the edges of cutting wheel

#27Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Tiki bar and inside Bar handwashing sink

#28Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside bar sink had no soap

Basic 17

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to drink station not secured **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Plates for service on dirty shelves across from cook line.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage at tiki bar Employee drink on prep table across from walk- in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on dry rack **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door has several gaps where light can be seen

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Stagnant standing water under 3 compartment sink behind cook line

#8Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry goods on rack not 6 inches off the floor

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes on floor of walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave soiled with food debris and grease stains

#11Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in fryer make table cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in reach in coolers visible food debris Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled

#13Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue found on plastic containers in dry rack

#14Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#15Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of fryer make table

#16Basic36-32-5

Basic – Tiki Bar thatched roof has 2-3 holes, operator states roof is being replaced 26 Aug Ceiling tiles in kitchen are warped and hanging down or pushed up and not lying flush.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, yellow flour, panko not labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.