PACIFIC RIM
300 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-305-4902
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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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 flip top of reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017030483 | May 18, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2017006580 | Dec 7, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between shelf and reach-in cooler. Operator moved to dish
Oct 30, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over vegetables in reach in cooler behind sushi bar. Operator moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lower holding area of reach in cooler across from fryers. Raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator moved.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kari expired on 9/30/25
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manger with valid certificate showed up during inspection
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in use at sushi bar in original shipping container with stickers on. Operator washed and changed containers
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard being reused as storage container in walk in cooler. Operator discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting and chipping
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board in kitchen
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At entry to secondary dining area
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken stored over lettuce. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Manager on duty and cooks are unaware of time control procedures. Reviewed with manager
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Along door frame
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on the floor beneath shelves in walk in freezer. Operator moved
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cut tomatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Oper moved
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Fried rice. Operator discarded and added to written procedures
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler behind sushi bar. Raw salmon stored over cooked shrimp. Operator moved
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw chicken and raw shelled eggs with gloved hands and then handled Togo container for an order without changing gloves and washing hands
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. Breading and wash for raw proteins next to fryer on cook line not marked or tracked on time control
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib behind sushi bar
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
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing over service line
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Open cases of raw fish on the floor. In walk in freezer. Bus tubs of raw chicken and raw beef stored on the floor
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in walk in cooler are not sealed on all sides
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Escolar fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
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
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon served on Smoked Philly roll. Operator marked all menus
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. Emailed printed and signed by most recent hires
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves. Operator discarded
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. Escolar fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200-300ppm
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.