GRILLS SEAFOOD DECK & TIKI BAR
505 GLEN CHEEK DR, Cape Canaveral FL 32920 · 8682226
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 17 live flies in dish pit and server area off the dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025073875 | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2018044145 | Jul 2, 2018 | Jan 4, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steaks stored above ready to eat sets of sliced ham and turkey stored in reach on cooler on cook line. Operator removed
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on splitter on mop sink out back. Operator placed one during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on dry rack not inverted
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream stored in reach in freezer on front area next to food stored to the public. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry rack by dish machine area
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice buckets stored unprotected by mop sink area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On server area by outside tiki bar. Operator placed one during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Electric cords in kitchen Between kitchen equipment
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table across from egg poaching station. Operator cleaned up during inspection
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects at interior bar
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw mahi in reach-in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steamwell on make line Alfredo (117F - Reheating). Not going to reach 165°F within 2 hour limit. Operator moved to grill top to speed up reheating
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters at bars are soiled. Operator cleaned
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in spice bin. Operator discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn or improperly fitted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in storage areas without covering. Operator placed lids on each
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths not stored in solution.
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Black ants at the exterior bar. No contamination of any consumables evident.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler cut romaine 42F to 44F Yogurt 46F in cooler over night
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chart dated for the 29th found on the 31st informed manager that it could result in a stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 96F at the expo toaster
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Omelette cooler and other cook line coolers
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooling over night 45F Soups cooling over night 50F to 65F over night in the walk in cooler Cooked 50 to 51F cooling over night.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered through rear door and began moving plates of cooked foods to a tray without washing hands
Live, small flying insects found. 17 live flies in dish pit and server area off the dish area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt 2.5 lbs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler cut romaine 42F to 44F Yogurt 46F in cooler over night
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chart dated for the 29th found on the 31st informed manager that it could result in a stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 96F at the expo toaster
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Operator cleaned
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter
Accumulation of dead or trapped flys, in fly strip located above bag n box station.
Clean plates on crash cart located outside not stored a protected manner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board. Operator moved
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. All plastic containers
Exterior of all cook line equipment soiled with grease. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Soda gun holsters heavily soiled at the bar inside.
Hood heavily soiled with grease.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dish area
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Omelette cooler and other cook line coolers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar at hand
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Outside bar at hand sink
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw tuna stored over sauces. Operator moved.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bib at rear dock area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters behind each bar have an accumulation of mold like substances. Operator cleaned
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelves and in reach in coolers on cook line. Operator discarded
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple cooks missing head coverings and beard restraints
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner. Operator discarded
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles and electronics cords have an accumulation of dust in kitchen
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at faucet behind interior bar
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered through rear door and did not wash hands prior to touching clean utensils and beginning work
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area hangs below flood rim of sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink. Carrots and other vegetables in well
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for soda machines. Operator replaced
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, speaker, ear pods over steamwell on cook line. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wires over make line have an accumulation of dust
Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink in corner of kitchen is bent down in a way that water can not properly drain. Standing water in well
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple reach in coolers
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Have an accumulation of mold like substance
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna on a over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen butter (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of dispenser nozzle for soda gun at exterior bar is soiled
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Stray cat on in service area of tiki bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz soufflé cups used as scoops for grated cheese and salsa. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving supports are rusted and chipping
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked noodles (45F - Cooling). Operator stated that the noodles were placed in cooler overnight. SEE STOP SALE
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered through rear kitchen door and did not wash hands before beginning to stick station
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on service side of line. Raw tuna stored over sauces. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked noodles (45F - Cooling). Operator stated that the noodles were placed in cooler overnight.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in corner of cook line has a pitcher and scrapers in the well. Operator moved
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food and drinks in flip top of reach in cooler on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Behind tiki bar. Operator moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of single service items stored on the floor in rear storage area. Operator moved
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ ppm. Operator diluted to 200 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.