NITRO RESTAURANT
225 SYKES CREEK PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-453-7501
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bus tub next to stovetop cook area. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020038023 | Jul 14, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In streamwell on cook line cooked beans (111F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Coffee urns heavily stained on interior
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf over plates.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Listed replacement date for April 2025
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Flip top of reach in cooler across from burners has exposed insulation. Operator repaired during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over single service items in dry storage closet. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Removable tip to soda gun behind bar is soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Taco poke bowl and sushi-rrito on specialty menu not marked as having raw ingredients Masago on volcano lobster bites is not identified as a raw product. Operator marked all menus
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in red granular. Operator discarded. Togo soup container used as scoop in tempura flour. Operator discarded
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secure. Operator tethered
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 tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on hat
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved
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 as tempura flour
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs on bulgogi and masago on volcano. Staff marked all menus
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured. Operator tethered
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand wash sink
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have some rust and chipping
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee using preparation sink to wash hands. Needs to use authorize Hand Wash Sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine and beverage ice bin interior is soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cookline have accumulation of cutting grooves
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets is in poor repair. Bottom of the door gasket is torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then began touching clean dishes without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bus tub next to stovetop cook area. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding)
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler
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.