THE ISLAND WATERFRONT BAR AND GRILL
1891 E MERRIT ISLAND CAUSEWAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 15 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/12/2025
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 5/12/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead in unused interior display area Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Multiple cracked tiles in kitchen. Standing water at kitchen entry.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of wings in walk in cooler are stored less than 6" above the floor
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread racks in walk in cooler have a heavy accumulation of mold like substance
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink does not drain properly Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed in containers on prep surfaces. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket full of waste water
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Puddle of Discolored fluids on ground next to mop bucket and cleaning equipment
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substances Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
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 11/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe beneath hand wash sink on cook line is missing a section
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted Repeat Violation
- 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. 0ppm. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upper holding area of open faced reach in cooler on cook line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding)
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed atHose bib to the left of exterior ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of beer tower is soiled. Interior of soda gun holster at bar is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup used as scoop. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards are grooved and no longer cleanable.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At entry way between bar and service aisle Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping Repeat Violation
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 300ppm Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib near exterior ice machine
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Interior of soda gun holster at bar is soiled. Bread crates on rack in walk in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
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 3/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 25ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Still at 25ppm, temp 107°F **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door next to kitchen has gaps along edges - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover and shelves in walk in cooler are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 25ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Certificates expired for multiple employees - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door next to kitchen has gaps along edges
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at doorway between service aisle and bar
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan cover and shelves in walk in cooler are soiled
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor near exterior ice machine and wooden walkway between service aisle and bar
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking beneath triple sink at bar
- 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. 25ppm Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: Under kitchen equipment 22 droppings In dish area 2 droppings in exterior bar next to equipment 4 droppings In beer storage room 8 droppings Beneath dry storage in server aisle 15 droppings Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at corner of bar is soiled
- 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. Certificates expired for multiple employees
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Flooring in walk in cooler is in disrepair. Multiple cracked/missing floor tiles throughout kitchen areas Repeat Violation
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. In walk in cooler fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. In reach in cooler on cook line. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line is grooved and no longer cleanable
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken and uncooked potatoes stored on racks that do not meet the minimum safe distance from floor of 6" In rear shed. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. In reach in cooler on cook line. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw mahi in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on rear deck next to ice machine
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas through out kitchen and prep area with broken tiles - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor, stainless steel broken thru, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer on cooks line in need of defrosting - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving, metal soiled and rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled/ stained on cooks line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jose expired 5/19/23 Gladys expired 5/19/23 Samantha expired 5/14/23 Amber expired 11/20/22 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stainless steel lids to make tables stored on floor between uses, sent to dishwashing area to clean.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas through out kitchen and prep area with broken tiles
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor, stainless steel broken thru, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind inside ice machine, broken wall above baseboard. Broken floor tiles in front of keg walk in cooler unit.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer on cooks line in need of defrosting
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving, metal soiled and rusting.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving rusting.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in cooks line not labeled, water, corrected Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent dropping under metal shelving in back dry stock room. Per supervisor on duty, next day callback required, m Connelly Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled/ stained on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 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. Jose expired 5/19/23 Gladys expired 5/19/23 Samantha expired 5/14/23 Amber expired 11/20/22
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at outside bar not labeled, corrected Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-18-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Along pipes behind interior ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beer shelves Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Main reach in cooler on cook line beneath service window Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Raw grouper fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches throughout building. (under equipment, in cabinets, behind display case, near restroom doors). Warning
- 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 stored On cutting board at cook line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Egregious build up of food, grease and debris under/behind/around cook line equipment Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At tiki bar hand wash sink Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Directly on floor in kitchen. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom storage area of reach in cooler beneath service window Warning
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At main bar Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Over cook line and service aisle. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw fish and raw chicken in containers stored over ready to eat foods(cooked ham). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings in beer storage area. Observed 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area. Observed 8 verifiable rodent droppings beneath/behind/near cook line equipment Warning
- 35A-18-4:High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Along pipes behind interior ice machine Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All tcs items in main reach in cooler beneath service window. SEE STOP SALE LETTER
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In main reach in cooler beneath service window cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); mahi (53F - Cold Holding); grouper (53F - Cold Holding). All food items have been in unit for over 4 hours. SEE STOP SALE Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower is soiled. Bar glass mats are soiled Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink nearest dish washer. Operator stocked Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 22 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).