MERRITT SQUARE 16
777 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY STE 163, Merritt Island FL 32952
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
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.
3 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
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
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on filters for ice machines
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of cups on the floor. Operator moved
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for DDBSA
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machines last serviced in 2023
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
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved
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.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.