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BRASAS GRILL

325 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY STE O-P, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321 638 1338

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats156
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506719
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 9 behind bar 2 in dry storage room
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025037595Mar 20, 2025Jun 25, 2025$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board is grooved and no longer cleanable.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on upper shelf are not inverted
Basic/24-05-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket is torn
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate. Operator cleaned
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean linens stored in improper location. Under chemicals in closet. Operator moved
Basic/21-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 9 behind bar 2 in dry storage room
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (56F - Cold Holding); sauces (56F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in well of hand wash sink next to ice machine
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service and storage areas
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Large stall
Basic/32-12-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 41 live flying insects in bar and dry storage room. Operator killed all but 11.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dry storage room have water damage
Basic/36-32-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath prep table with microwave. Under kegerator behind bar. Near dish machine
Basic/36-22-4
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives, whisks, ladles in sanitizer. Operator moved
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink between cook line and walk in cooler. Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in cooler is in disrepair
Basic/14-11-5
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted chipping and soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef on shelf over sauces. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and pesticides stored on shelf over paper towels in hall closet near restrooms
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink nearest walk in cooler
High priority/29-34-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board is grooved and soiled
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Haddock being thawed in box on countertop in prep area. Raw sausages being thawed in standing water
Basic/06-01-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
Basic/14-17-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.