BACKWATER
1904 Municipal Lane
Melbourne, Florida, 32901
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 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).