GRILLS RIVERSIDE
6075 N US HWY 1, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321.242.8999
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on back up station and taco station are soiled
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020002633 | Dec 20, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | $1,200 |
| 4--2018035659 | May 15, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled with dust
Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler door gasket is tearing
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. There a cut in the chemical line to dish washer machine that prevents the chemical to flow in dish washer machine. Manager set 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize until dish washer machine is fix
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside mop sink and hose Bibb next to outside server station needs vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled with dust
Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler door gasket is tearing
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sear tuna at salad station cooler was above RTE items. MOD remove seared tuna from above RTE
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whip butter; (54F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Multiple hose Bibb on property not having vacuum breakers installed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back door in kitchen was block and not accessible. MOD remove object that block off hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by back door in kitchen. MOD place paper towels at station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Commercial process corn mix with dice tomatoes not labeled time or date it was prepared. MOD place time and date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled spray bottle that is degreaser was not labeled degreaser. MOD label it spray bottle
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area ceiling is soiled with dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishwasher area store clean plates not inverted. MOD inverted the plates
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In kitchen area area
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Cooking oil that was stored out back by mop sink. Was not fully enclosed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. At hood vents in kitchen area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both soda gun at tiki bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. MOD label sugar container
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on back up station and taco station are soiled
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to outside door going to mop sink had no hand washing soap. Operator brought out hand washing soup
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer container fill with slice pepperoni stored directly on the floor. Operator removed container of pepperoni off of floor
Observed ceiling tile and vents in main kitchen is soiled with dust
Observed dinner side grill station cooler interior of is soiled with old food debris
Observed multiple place in main kitchen cook line floors are unsealed concrete causing stand water to occur in unsealed concrete
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed main kitchen walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed both hand wash sink one next to salad station flip top and hand wash sink closer to sandwich station is leaking water through pipe when water is draining from sink and leaking onto the floor. Operator stated that they do have a work order for both sinks and as the time being has a bucket under neath the sink to catch the leaking water
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Dented cans of mandarin oranges present. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw seared tuna over cut lettuce and salad dressing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For black hose in main prep room.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 400 ppm manager dumped made fresh
Can opener blade soiled. Several cook line cutting boards soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seared tuna
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop spices
Clean glasses stored under hand sink at the bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In main prep kitchen drinks stored on dry storage shelf above food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station
Floors badly pitted causing water to lay in crevices.
Heat lamps soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by heavy grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main prep area towels used under cutting boards.
Light not functioning on the cook line
Torn gasket on small sandwich cooler. Cutting boards on cook line badly grooved and stained.
Walls on cook line and ceiling heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink at salad area.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 silver pan containing wild rice has been in the walk in cooler for over 24 hrs (46-51F - Cooling) Stop Sale discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 silver pan containing wild rice has been in the walk in cooler for over 24 hrs (46-51F - Cooling) Stop Sale discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board use on sandwich station has accumulation of cutting grooves. Operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen employees use hand wash sink to fill up squeeze bottle with water and washing off syrup bottle in the Hand Wash Sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at salad station Soufflé cups use a as scoops with no handle for salad dressing. Operator
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets for salad station and sandwich station is in poor repair. Torn gaskets
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer tcs items was directly on the floor. 4 pans of wild rice in walk in cooler and bucket filled with frozen crabs in walk in freezer. Both operator
Ice buildup in prep room walk in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield over fry station is cracked
Observed at wait station beverage dispenser back splash is soiled
Observed in kitchen multiple ceiling tiles and vents are soiled with dust
Observed in kitchen on cookline multiple areas of the floor has unsealed concrete
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at fry station flip top reach in cooler
Walk in cooler shelves are are soiled and beginning to rust
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cook line not labeled water. Operator
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.Unsealed concrete with standing water in multiple areas throughout kitchen, slabs are a tripping hazard
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area ceiling's vents are dust and soiled
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease and dust accumulation on walls ceiling and electrical line throughout kitchen area
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 49F recommend to place in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 93F recommend to place on time plan
Can opener blade soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.bar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor on cook line worn and pitted causing water to lay in crevices
Hoods heavily soiled with grease
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
Romaine not washed prior to preparation.
Shelving on cook line rusted. Cook line cutting board grooved.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and butter on cook line
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Kammerer has a expire manager certification servsafe 12/13/2017-12/13/2022
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.Unsealed concrete with standing water in multiple areas throughout kitchen, slabs are a tripping hazard
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area ceiling's vents are dust and soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces all have accumulated grease that is dripping on to cook surfaces
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease and dust accumulation on walls ceiling and electrical line throughout kitchen area
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar soda gun holster is missing a waste line
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from dish washing machine spilling out and spreading across floor to other drains
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washing machine sanitizer less then 50 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over Ready To Eat cook shrimp operator corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler breakfast station across from grill top closes to dish area dice ham; (47F - Cold Holding); cook vegetables (47F - Cold Holding); crab meat (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cook sausage (45F - Cold Holding) In flip top reach in cooler against wall pool eggs 49F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Kammerer has a expire manager certification servsafe 12/13/2017-12/13/2022
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outside bar area soda gun and holsters is soiled, soda gun holster near entrance of bar area need to be replace. Observed cutting boards on cook line are soiled to the point it need to replace
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use as a dump sink at tiki' bar. Ice in well
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available for cook onions and green peppers
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine by the soda machine has mold like substance in the up right corner
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.Unsealed concrete with standing water in multiple areas throughout kitchen, slabs are a tripping hazard
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area ceiling's vents are dust and soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cook on cook line having personal drink items on prep table Operator corrected
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on a hat
In-use tongs and ladels store in walk way observed employees brushing against them as they walk by Operator removed them and put them at dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces all have accumulated grease that is dripping on to cook surfaces
Stored food not covered. Observed walk in freezer crabs stored without covers
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease and dust accumulation on walls ceiling and electrical line throughout kitchen area
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar soda gun holster is missing a waste line
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from dish washing machine spilling out and spreading across floor to other drains
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Well over 200ppm operator diluted to 50 ppm
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.