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OBRIANS CAFE INC

119 E MERRITT AVE, Merritt Island FL 32953

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506901
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler butter (51F - Cold Holding). Stored above the fill line of unit.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler butter (51F - Cold Holding). Stored above the fill line of unit.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and holster behind bar are soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sylvia
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to stand up reach-in cooler is torn
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease behind fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass mats on shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips and holsters are soiled. Underside of beer tap ledges are soiled. Glass mats behind bar are soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Basic/22-20-5
May 2, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns are soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind the bar
Basic/29-17-4
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 12, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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

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.