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THIRSTY BONES

221 CROCKETT BLVD, Merritt Island FL 32953 · (904)572-2635

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1506986
Grade history
MAR 24
APR 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
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/ Charles Price 8/24/20
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips are soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom near dart boards
Basic/32-12-6
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups on the floor in dry storage room
Basic/25-05-4
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used as dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter for ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4
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
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. 3 out of 4 do not fully close under own weight
Basic/32-04-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
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. Multiple employee certificates expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk in cooler
Basic/14-05-4
Food stored on floor. Soda bib boxes and water bottles stored on the floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4

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.