Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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795 E MERRIT ISLAND CSWY · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 18, 2024
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3558712
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8991426
DBPR license1507212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm at service bar.

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. New hires in building training have not signed documentation. Operator had employees review and sign **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at 2 sinks **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters for ice machine

Basic 3

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator inverted Carafes not protected. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-74-1

Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On the floor in riser room at rear of building. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.