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LOYD HAVE MERCY

3434 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · 321.269.1008

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506608
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2020042614Aug 24, 2020Nov 17, 2020$600

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

7 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findings
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. First reading 0 ppm. Operator primed machine. New reading 50 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed
High priority/35A-02-7
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice reheating for 2 hours and 45 minutes on cook line at 98F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats on front counter at 72F for 1h45 minutes. Operator placed in freezer to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Show the remaining 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice reheating for 2hours and 45 minutes at 98F.
High priority/03E-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door
High priority/29-34-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on cook line reading 200ppm++. Operator added water. New reading 100 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Stored outside back door
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Boxes of shortening oil stored on floor by back door, operator removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest reach in freezer on cook line
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by dish machine area
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall reach in cooler by fryers
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers in kitchen not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
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Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks stored outside not secured
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven soiled on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall around Fryers soiled. Vents in hood soiled Fan covers in walk in cooler prepared Liner under make table soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler under make table in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First reading 0 ppm. Operator changed solution. Second reading 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer by dish machine. Operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator removed
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
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/. Smoker added in the back area not on plans.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time extended for 30 days. Per operator plans were sent on 2/19/2026 Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks stored outside not secured
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven soiled on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall around Fryers soiled. Vents in hood soiled Fan covers in walk in cooler prepared Liner under make table soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler under make table in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Across kitchen
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First reading 0 ppm. Operator changed solution. Second reading 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer by dish machine. Operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator removed
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 piece of white fish thawed in package and stored in tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
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/. Smoker added in the back area not on plans.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks stored outside not secured
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
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. 1 piece of white fish thawed in package and stored in tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed. Operator printed the current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid broken in storage area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. First reading 128F, operator changed water. New reading 155F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven soiled on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall around Fryers soiled. Vents in hood soiled Fan covers in walk in cooler prepared Liner under make table soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler under make table in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Across kitchen
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First reading 0 ppm. Operator changed solution. Second reading 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer by dish machine. Operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator removed
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 piece of white fish thawed in package and stored in tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
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/. Smoker added in the back area not on plans.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours prior not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks stored outside not secured
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. 1 piece of white fish thawed in package and stored in tall reach in cooler by three compartment sink.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed. Operator printed the current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid broken in storage area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. First reading 128F, operator changed water. New reading 155F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven soiled on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall around Fryers soiled. Vents in hood soiled Fan covers in walk in cooler prepared Liner under make table soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler under make table in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Across kitchen
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. First reading 0 ppm. Operator changed solution. Second reading 100 ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink prep area. Operator refilled.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not properly secured in dry storeroom.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled in prep area. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near cookline shelves soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Old Food splash on walls throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac N cheese (128F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not properly secured in dry storage area.
Basic/51-11-4/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above fryers soiled. Reach in freezer gasket soiled. Walk in cooler shelving soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near fryers shelves soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In kitchen area Ceilings, walls, vents, equipment, Equipment attachments, behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Basic/36-50-4/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw grouper in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. See stop sale
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near fryers held under 4 hours shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzards (50F - Cold Holding); catfish (50F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac N cheese (128F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk from yesterday not date marked. Operator dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Employee Jeffery hired 4 months ago no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not properly secured in dry storage area.
Basic/51-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above fryers soiled. Reach in freezer gasket soiled. Walk in cooler shelving soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near fryers shelves soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In kitchen area Ceilings, walls, vents, equipment, Equipment attachments, behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5
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. 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooling over night see stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In deep metal and plastic container while covered and no spacing
Intermediate/03D-15-4
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 operator a copy by email. Printed and had employees review and sign
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs made Wednesday
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Galvanized metal in contact with acidic foods. Opened can ketchup stored with product in can, removed
High priority/14-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened package of raw hamburgers stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer, corrected by operator
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in back reach in cooler unit opened Sunday 10-22-23 not dated, corrected
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw fish and other items in walk in cooler and reach in cooler stored in standing water from draining ice, corrected by operator
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted surface.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler unit with standing water from broken food storage pan dripping interior.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Triple washed greens stored under unwashed celery in walk in cooler, corrected
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line and prep station.
Basic/21-12-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf over prep table in back room with unsealed exposed wood edge.
Basic/14-06-4

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.