BACKWATER
1904 Municipal Lane
Melbourne, Florida, 32901
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table by dish washer Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket small reach in cooler cook line
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Are in process of washing but still using grill to cook breakfast
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom in office Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups drink station and pans Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time extension for 30 days. Waiting for new menu the will have printed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf with bread Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups drink station and pans Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Didn't wash bananas before cutting. Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Gumbo reach in freezer Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator fixed hose corrected 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook educated **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly observed in kitchen Per next unannounced inspection per Christal Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shrimp stored in to go bags in freezer Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook. Educated **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Ronald Jackson Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups in server area wet nesting Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign at sink in prep area of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy hot held at 126F, chef reheated Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle for cold water missing at hand sink by triple sink
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand Sink by triple sink and women's restroom Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and avocados over ready to eat food Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoning Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) primed and retested Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) operator had out this morning suggested rapid chill on item Raw chicken retemped at 40F Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drink machine Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).