LAUCHPAD BAR AND GRILL
2700 HARBORTOWN DR STE A, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321-513-2200
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler to the left of ice machine butter packets (51F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen, dry storage room and liquor room
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Small stall in women's restroom
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing behind bars and in service aisle
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink at kitchen entry splashes onto prep and storage surfaces during hand washing
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster is soiled. Operator cleaned
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cups used as scoops in spices. Operator discarded
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles over dry storage area are perforated acoustic tiles. Ceiling tile over soda bibs has water damage and is in disrepair
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of fryer door. Operator moved
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of rear deck has heavy accumulation of mold like substance
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawers beneath flat top. Raw beef and raw chicken stored in top drawer over raw fish in lower drawer. No physical barrier. Operator moved In lower storage area of make line reach in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored on shelf over heavy cream and bases. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler to the left of ice machine butter packets (51F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler to the left of ice machine butter packets (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell mashed potatoes (121F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 170°F
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No service date on water filter for ice machine
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
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes stored on cooking oil. Operator moved
Food stored on floor. Open cases of fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink with no cover on shelf over food items in Make line reach in cooler. Operator discarded
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Operator changed source container and primed. 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over dressings in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In container on shelf over flat top cooked sausage (90F - Hot Holding)
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. Currently installed before the split
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. All test kits are expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in Parmesan cheese. Red plastic drink cup used as scoop in sugar at service station. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork being thawed on countertop. Operator bagged and placed under cold running water
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw mahi and white fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
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. Multiple hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks. Ice and food particles in wells
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for the Benedict. Operator marked menus
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/ No certified manager in building with 4 employees working. Manager showed up during inspection
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. Emailed, printed and signed by newest hire Megan
No soap provided at handwash sink. Exterior bar. 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
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. Raw mahi and white fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hairnet
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in service aisle have evidence of wet nesting
Food stored on floor. Soda bibs stored on the floor in storage room. Operator moved
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed, printed, posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation grease dripping
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on the floor in storage room. Operator moved
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
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