H AND D ROADHOUSE
1811 E MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321.449.1110
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crockpot cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015040119 | Jul 29, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crockpot cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters are soiled.
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. Provided form. New hire reviewed and signed
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. End of peninsula bar
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef stored over beer cans in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler behind kitchen entry door cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind kitchen entry door cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream packets (54F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Rear deck
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster behind bar is soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas stored under cooking equipment on counter. Operator took to dish area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles, bag of margarita mix and case of tomatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Plastic condiment bottles on the floor in dry storage. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind bar. Operator turned on at valve
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Protective sheath on cleaver. Operator discarded
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 substance behind the deflector plate
Food stored on floor. Coking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bucket used to store ice scoop is soiled. Operator cleaned
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line for soda gun at end of bar
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 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 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside food prep areas added in back area near outside bar. Per dist 4 office, no plans on file for location, plans need to be submitted for approval of added outside food preparation areas and bars.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler unit in side room holding condiments and whole raw shell eggs, no thermometer found in unit
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 opened gallons of milk at bar, neither date marked after opening.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside food prep areas added in back area near outside bar. Per dist 4 office, no plans on file for location, plans need to be submitted for approval of added outside food preparation areas and bars.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with (blue) liquid at bar, not labeled
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler unit in side room holding condiments and whole raw shell eggs, no thermometer found in unit
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Cutter Backyard bug control spray stored on shelf in side room over liquor
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler, corrected
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 opened gallons of milk at bar, neither date marked after opening.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in room with ice machine, not accessible due to wet floor sign stored in sink. Hand wash sink at bar not accessible due to holding strainer as dump station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine, no soap or paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside food prep areas added in back area near outside bar. Per dist 4 office, no plans on file for location, plans need to be submitted for approval of added outside food preparation areas and bars.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Late night bartender, Heather no food handlers training completed after working on site 60days
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. New late night bartender/ food prep person without employee agreement in place, no food handlers certificate in place.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with (blue) liquid at bar, not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector in ice bin of ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long hair not restrained from bar worker preparing food in kitchen.
No Hood ventilation system as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Area over the electric flat top grill in place, recommended grill be moved to top of stove under hood.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright reach in cooler unit in side room holding condiments and whole raw shell eggs, no thermometer found in unit
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in side room, corrected
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.