ISLAND GECKO GRILL
773 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321.301.4479
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings in pan at base of water heater. No other activity found. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized room
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine has a bag over it. Water leaking out of wall when used
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Large stall, no cover
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for oatmeal storage is broken. Multiple container and lids in use are cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo window is soiled. Tops of reach-in coolers. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have a heavy buildup of grease dripping on to cooking surfaces below
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men's restroom
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo cups and boxes stored on the floor in dry storage
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in converted dry storage walk in
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 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. 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line. Raw pork and pooled eggs stored over cut vegetables and cooked sausage. Operator moved
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings in pan at base of water heater. No other activity found. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish area has no water
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box of gloves and drain screens in well of hand wash sink in dish area
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/
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service filter for ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 in water heater room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes and cell phone on prep table. Moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on covering
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook cutting unwashed tomatoes.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on the floor in broken walk in cooler. Operator moved
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer on cook line. Operator covered
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. In kitchen
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then handled clean cups without washing hands
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill hash browns container
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cups used as scoop in feta. Operator discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice along frame of door for walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in space between reach in cooler on make line ad prep table. Operator moved to dish
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have an accumulation of grease dripping. Bread shelves in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink in dish area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at make line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over pancake batter in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding); roast beef (58F - Cold Holding) stored over fill line of unit
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
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
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in crack between make line reach in cooler and prep table. Operator moved
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over egg salad in reach in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over waffle batter in walk in cooler Operator moved
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in walk in cooler has not been cut. Still frozen solid. Educated and cut open bags
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda cans on prep table. Operator moved
Food stored on floor. Cases of fries in walk in cooler. Onions and potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach in cooler and prep tables on cook line. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Electrical line above line and fan over dish area have an accumulation of dust
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st 2023 please visit d or website to renew
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid and hot shot in dry storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline unit diced ham (45F - Cold Holding);feta (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding) operator took temperatures this morning and got items at 40F suggested rapid chill on items, operator also has repair tech coming in today to work on cooler Retemped diced ham 43F,
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for eggs Benedict not denoted as under cooked, servers started to put asterisks on menu, new menus on order
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing. On kitchen floor
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean silverware
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle on hand sink by dish pit
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Melons, pineapples, strawberries over ready to eat foods
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.