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WHISK AND GRIND

370 N CORTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-329-0103

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1502791
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bin of ice near service window sour cream (47F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022026273Mar 16, 2022Jun 20, 2022$400
4--2021057779Sep 30, 2021Jan 11, 2022$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 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
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing in unisex restroom. Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are spotting.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 29, 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
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters in rear dry storage closet does not have date of last service
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Drywall ceiling hanging in rear storage area
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in service station. Returned to dish area
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on the floor in kitchen. Operator provided a physical barrier
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of main reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); feta (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell next to exit door sofrito (122F - Hot Holding); chili (119F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to over 165°F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Starbucks cup on cutting board in kitchen. Operator moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 24, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bin of ice near service window sour cream (47F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over aprons and paper towels in closet next to office. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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.