JOY LUCK RESTAURANT
125 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY #117, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 407.474.2454
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings found by hot water heater, mop sink area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee at triple sink washed and rinsed pan. Did not sanitize. Set up sanitizer sink and educated about proper process
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used as scoop in cooked pork. Operator removed
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Next to fryer station
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Interior of doors have exposed insulation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Towel dispenser at front counter hand wash sink is soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in hand washing sink in back of kitchen. Manager removed scoop.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepared on Friday not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on microwave is heavily soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler on cook line is torn and missing part of the gasket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 145 PALM BAY RD, West Melbourne — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink to the left of triple sink is blocked by prep tables. Operator moved
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo containers being used as scoops in white granulars and rice. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Surface area surrounding hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease dripping
Stored food not covered. Bags of sugar in dry storage area are open while not in use. Operator closed
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives at self service display in lobby are not all presented handle first. Operator organized
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large prep table in front of hand sink next to triple sink. Items stored in hand sink, same hand sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, and other personal items stored on shelf with restaurants food items
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cook line cooler has heavy heavy build up of old food debris, also torn.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings found by hot water heater, mop sink area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large prep table in front of hand sink next to triple sink. Items stored in hand sink, same hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet sour chicken, egg rolls, and lo mien not date marked in walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Zhi, Xia. 2 employee expired training
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle is soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, and other personal items stored on shelf with restaurants food items
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is soiled inside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cook line cooler has heavy heavy build up of old food debris, also torn.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms stored above prepped carrots
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach in cooler by soups is heavily soiled with old food debris
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels on bulk containers are no longer legible. Need to be relabeled. Writing has worn off.
Jun 18, 2024□ 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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Light not functioning. Observed light burn out at back of the kitchen
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-24
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use Hand Wash Sink to rinse off knife.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed both food handlers cards are expired Xian Bin Zheng 3/10/24 Zhi En Zheng 13/10/23
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair gaskets are torn.
Light not functioning. Observed light burn out at back of the kitchen
Observed kitchen microwave interior is soiled. Interior ceiling of microwave is flaking. Operator needs a new microwave
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection 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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Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Cases of Togo paper bags stored in restroom. Operator moved
Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage and cooked chicken in walk in cooler are not covered. operator covered
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
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.