ISLAND HOTEL OF SPACE COAST
260 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 407.766.5829
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 21 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live baby roach on cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025050528 | Jun 24, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2025064524 | Aug 26, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | — |
| 4--2025027499 | Nov 20, 2024 | Jun 9, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2024025767 | Apr 18, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast table
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage room. Multiple tiles damaged or missing
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in kitchen areas. Operator swept all
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple open cases of single service items stored on the floor. Operator moved
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles over dining room
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple nonfunctional units
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives for self service do not have all handles facing the same direction
Aug 27, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old unused equipment in multiple areas of kitchen
Aug 27, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 9 in dry storage rooms 1 in room between walk in cooler and restroom. 3 in hallways. 5 on countertop next to broken ice machine. 20 in bar areas
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old unused equipment in multiple areas of kitchen
Aug 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 9 in dry storage rooms 1 in room between walk in cooler and restroom. 3 in hallways. 5 on countertop next to broken ice machine. 20 in bar areas
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Behind bar. Pieces of torn paper, cardboard and plastic on the floor in walking area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In bar area. Large round hole
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates stored with food contact surface facing upwards
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old unused equipment in multiple areas of kitchen
Jun 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Main entry door facing parking
Jun 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings; 6 in service aisle closet 8 in dry storage room 3 in electrical room 5 in room next to employee restroom 5 in dish area 22 in kitchen on shelves and under equipment
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Scratched from walls in dish area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entry door milk (53F - Cold Holding); butter packets (72F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entry door milk (53F - Cold Holding); butter packets (72F - Cold Holding) SEE STOP SALE
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Milk and butter packets
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 2 rodents on 2 separate traps in kitchen areas.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Main entry door facing parking
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Holes in walls of kitchen dry storage room and meter room. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen, both dry storage rooms
Nov 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings in: Kitchen dry storage area 4 Kitchen restroom 8 Meter room at rear of kitchen 10 Service line dry storage room 15 Service line 2
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Holes in walls of kitchen dry storage room and meter room. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen, both dry storage rooms
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks, knives, and spoons at continental breakfast are not all facing same direction
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen does not fully close under own weight
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on meat slicer
Jun 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live baby roach on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top of the reach in cooler on cook line pancake mix (70F - Cold Holding); egg wash (44F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line of unit. Operator moved on service table nearest to entry door to kitchen butter packets (87F - Cold Holding) operator discarded
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen does not fully close under own weight
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle bowl in dry grits container on top of cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on meat slicer
Food stored on floor. Case of cereal on floor Operator moved
Apr 19, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 live flying insects in mop sink room. Observed 3 live flying insects in dry storage room. Observed 10 live flying insects in service line area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on dish washer. Operator killed
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
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room. Multiple ceil in tiles are missing
Apr 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 live flying insects in mop sink room. Observed 3 live flying insects in dry storage room. Observed 10 live flying insects in service line area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on dish washer. Operator killed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink nearest cook line in kitchen has no paper towels. Operator stocked
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
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room. Multiple ceil in tiles are missing
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 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.
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door in kitchen does not fully close under own weight
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 70+ rodent droppings on shelves in dry storage room. In secondary storage room down right hallway past walk in freezer. Observed 5 large droppings on dishwares. Operator stated that they had a possum in the building a few months earlier
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in corners of kitchen areas
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over sliced cheese and raw bacon in flip top of reach in cooler. Operator moved
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 70+ rodent droppings on shelves in dry storage room. In secondary storage room down right hallway past walk in freezer. Observed 5 large droppings on dishwares. Operator stated that they had a possum in the building a few months earlier
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple hand wash sinks. Operator stated that there is only one roll available and they needed to order more
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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom located in kitchen has the door propped open
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in corners of kitchen areas
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.