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125 MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY # 129, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321-449-8818

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1505636
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 24
NOV 24
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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. 2 new employees sign document during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean, mens toilet needs cleaned and floors in both bathrooms need cleaned.
Basic/32-07-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinks on dry storage shelf above food
Basic/12B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Burnt food debris in back of oven for cookies.
Basic/23-03-4
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand sink in mens room does not turn off unless in a certain position in between.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes for fries are not inverted.
Basic/25-06-4
Toilet leaking in womens bathroom, creating blue liquid surrounding toilet. Manager states operator is aware and working on replacing toilet.
Basic/29-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On speed cart. Chemical spray bottle stored over produce. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to office space
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter under hand wash sink on make line does not have a date of last service
Intermediate/29-28-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers and soda bib stored on the floor. Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster
Basic/51-13-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits stored above washed produce, sauces and prepped foods. Operator moved
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by stool.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.under 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing.
Basic/29-18-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Taco Bell drink in reach in cooler above restaurant food
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working table no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back room area where upright reach in freezer Hand Wash Sink was block by a stool and step ladder.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid (sanitizer) not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents cooked line is soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed underneath 3 compartment sink there is damage to the wall where cove molding is missing. There is a nice size hole there too
Basic/36-03-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover for underneath 3 compartment sink where the water drains to
Basic/29-18-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee having long beard with no beard guard or no trim. Employee does have long hair but he has a hat on.
Basic/13-04-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in male bathroom not having hand Wash sign for employees to wash hands before you return back to work
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head store directly on the ground
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hangs beneath flood rim of triple sink
High priority/29-37-4
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. Emailed paperwork and reviewed requirements with manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning

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.