MERRITT ISLAND BEEF O BRADY'S
1450 N COURTENAY PKWY UNIT 36, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 9016878811
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso 96°F after 2.5 hours initial heat
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 87°F next to steam well. Operator discarded water
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jon expired 2/22/26
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Tile at men's urinal is cracked
Dumpster rusted out. Large hole in side of dumpster
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf over make line island. Operator moved
Food stored outside. Cooking oil containers on rear deck. Operator moved inside
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). On rear deck. Operator moved inside
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler wings (58F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over soda bibs behind the bar. Operator moved
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing floor tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under triple sink in kitchen
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping containers being reused to store foods in coolers.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on shelf above sauces in lower holding area of wing reach in cooler. Operator moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles stored on shelf over soda bibs in bar area. Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand wash sink next to ice machine
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for soda machine behind the air does not have a date of last service
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
Food stored on floor. Open cases of food in walk in cooler stored on the floor. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wired shelf over wing station is soiled. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink behind the bar
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over make line and prep areas are soiled
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Mule cups behind bar. Operator removed from service
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso 96°F after 2.5 hours initial heat
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Queso 96°F after 2.5 hours initial heat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink next to ice machine. Ice in well
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cups used as scoops in spices across from dish washer
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 salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted, chipping, and soiled
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of reach in cooler near fry station. Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on shelf over sauces. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler at fry station wings (51F - Cold Holding). Wings have been in unit over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at fry station wings (51F - Cold Holding). Wings have been in unit over night
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. Eden has been employed for roughly 4 months and has not been certified
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 salmon fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower section of reach in cooler for fry station
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.