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MARKER 24 RIVERFRONT, LLC

1360 S BANANA RIVER DR, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321.453.7888

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507132
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2026
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100ppm
High priority/22-43-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line nearest steamwells. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta (50F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under condiments. Operator discarded
Basic/14-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above expo window in kitchen is soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Operator moved
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Wings in vacuum sealed bag dated 11/29/25
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach-in cooler on cook line nearest steamwells
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters in prep room over sinks in corner
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Along door seams
Basic/16-21-4
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Buildup in nozzles. Operator cleaned
Basic/22-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Wings in vacuum sealed bag dated 11/29/25. SEE STOP SALE. Operator will voluntarily discontinue use of vacuum sealer
Basic/03G-54-1
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored on shelf above cans. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On wall outside of reach in freezer storage room
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute of iced drink maker behind bar is soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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/. Operator added soda machine between bar and bathrooms. No direct access to hand washing sink
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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. Printed and signed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter do not have date of last service
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Doors
Basic/16-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple areas.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter in standing water at 93°F. Operator removed
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under corner of the bar
Basic/29-19-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw mahi, raw tuna and raw cobia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
High priority/01B-13-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks in liquor storage room are not secured
Basic/51-11-4
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, raw tuna and raw cobia in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Basic/06-09-1
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Operator has installed 2 ice machines and walk in freezer with no hand washing sink. Ice machine installed in exterior and triple sink relocated
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen put on restriant
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Romaine lettuce over RTE in walk in cooler operator moved
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. 0ppm DDBSA. Operator remade to 300ppm
Basic/21-45-1/Corrected On-Site
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In prep room
High priority/29-37-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna for rice bowls. Operator marked
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf over make line. Operator moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Operator moved
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Ceviche stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm DDBSA. Made chlorine sanitizer buckets at 50ppm
High priority/22-51-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ceviche is made with random types of fish acquired through licensed commercial fishing vendor next door.
High priority/01B-13-4
Establishment is attempting to achieve parasite destruction onsite. No time/temperature records maintained. No proof of proper parasite destruction available for nonexempt fish. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche is made with random types of fish acquired through licensed commercial fishing vendor next door.
Intermediate/01D-07-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of Soda gun holsters behind the bar are soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured. Operator tethered
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage room next to walk in freezer
Basic/36-37-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups behind bar have evidence of wet nesting
Basic/24-08-4
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Multiple propane tanks for standard grill stored in dry storage room next to walk in freezer. Operator moved
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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.