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MERRITT SQUARE 16

777 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY STE 163, Merritt Island FL 32952

Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1506942
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 25
JUN 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on filters for ice machines
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of cups on the floor. Operator moved
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for DDBSA
Intermediate/16-37-1
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machines last serviced in 2023
Intermediate/29-28-4
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
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Popcorn buckets stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted. Cases of Paper towels and toilet paper stored on the floor.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Soda dispenser nozzles. Operator stated that the nozzles are soaked, washed, rinsed and then placed back on dispenser. Operator must sanitize and allow time to dry prior to use.
High priority/22-45-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler behind front concession stand Hot Dogs (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind front concession stand Hot Dogs (47F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork
Intermediate/11-27-4
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates are copies
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water is shut off at hand wash sinks in rear concession stand. Operator turned on valves
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both Ice machines have an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate and around upper interior of bin. Interior paper rear corner of ice bins for soda machines at front concession counters have an accumulation of mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In bib, oil, popcorn bucket room near main exit. No shielding for lights
Basic/38-07-4

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.