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
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 9 behind bar 2 in dry storage room
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025037595 | Mar 20, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board is grooved and no longer cleanable.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on upper shelf are not inverted
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket is torn
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Clean linens stored in improper location. Under chemicals in closet. Operator moved
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 9 behind bar 2 in dry storage room
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)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in well of hand wash sink next to ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service and storage areas
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Large stall
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dry storage room have water damage
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath prep table with microwave. Under kegerator behind bar. Near dish machine
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives, whisks, ladles in sanitizer. Operator moved
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in cooler is in disrepair
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted chipping and soiled
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and pesticides stored on shelf over paper towels in hall closet near restrooms
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board is grooved and soiled
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
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
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.