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600 N. COURTENAY PARKWAY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-848-4064
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Along pipes in soda bib room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024063635 | Oct 29, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2019022699 | Mar 22, 2019 | May 28, 2019 | $160 |
| 4--2016058425 | Oct 31, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line sour cream (49F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib on patio
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2 and 1/2
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish area
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Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Operator is saving tea in urns for up to 3 days.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Soda gun waste line not plumbed to drain
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of lids on the floor in dry storage
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ ppm. Remade to 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked wings. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter packets, raw chicken wash, raw chicken breading
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell marinara (117F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (84F - Hot Holding).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service counter for alley opening
No soap provided at handwash sink. Service counter for alley opening
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed documents
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training completion date not on certificate for Andrew
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using shallow 1/3 pan as scoop. Removed
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Liquor room shelves
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on restraint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer along door frame and on ceiling
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. 0ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer solution. 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance on the deflector plate
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pitchers in bar area. Operator inverted
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler condenser is frozen over
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in dry storage area. Operator moved
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: 24 on dish machine. 5 under cook line equipment. 20 in dry storage room. 3 under kitchen prep areas.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Along pipes in soda bib room
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from walk in cooler inaccessible due to shelving blocking path
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance on the deflector plate
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light coming through at base of rear kitchen doors
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor in room between walk in cooler and stairs
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Egregious amount of ice build up in walk in freezer. Half the floor is covered
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Soda bib boxes on the floor. Operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Either restroom. Operator posted
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings Walk in cooler(non-functioning with door propped open)400+ droppings Dish area 5 on machine 24 on shelves and floors Cook line 87 on shelves, floors, and equipment Behind bar 3 on the floor Storage areas filled with discarded equipment and debris have too many to count/verify. All surfaces are covered.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot water knobs missing on hand wash sinks in dish and service window
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area and in service window
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area and in service window
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Multiple holes in walls and ceiling of structure. Gaps at doorways to exterior
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Storage room filled with broken equipment and debris
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.