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THE SHACK RIVERFRONT LLC

4845 DIXIE HWY NE, PALM BAY 32905

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10862766

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10861761

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 Dead roaches seen under shelving next to walk in cooler and 8-10 dead roaches seen under air handler unit in kitchen and 1 dead roach seen under storage shelving unit. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flying insects seen in kitchen none landed on touching food or food surfaces Warning

Inspection Date: 6/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10855794

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid of ice machine next to warmer
  • 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. Tuna in reach in cooler 2, mahi in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on make tables
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to cookline - cleaned by manager Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small live flying insects seen in kitchen none landed on food. Kitchen Door was opened for extended period just prior to inspection for delivery.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi mahi and tuna not removed from rop packaging prior to thawing Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board- expo make table
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna poke , oysters, ahi tuna steak.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cookline and expo line and indoor bar. Paper towel restocked **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897361

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pan sitting on shelf with chemicals, pan removed by manager Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Mahi thawing but package was not cut. However mahi was still frozen at the time. Kitchen manager took all mahi and opened packages of fish.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.gasket torn cooler 2
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rack with flour in storage house. Food manager raised shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lidRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In cooler 3 Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Beef over fish moved by managers Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; cooler 2- raw chicken 44 F - cold holding; hamburger patties 46 F - cold holding; manger removed food and rapid chilled. Recheck chicken 39 F - cold holding; hammer patties 42 F - cold holding; Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing sink at inside bar. Removed by manager Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at inside bar . Manager provided soap at handwashing sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840127

  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue found on plastic containers in dry rack - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tiki Bar thatched roof has 2-3 holes, operator states roof is being replaced 26 Aug Ceiling tiles in kitchen are warped and hanging down or pushed up and not lying flush. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8835889

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to drink station not secured Corrected On-Site
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Plates for service on dirty shelves across from cook line.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage at tiki bar Employee drink on prep table across from walk- in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on dry rack Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door has several gaps where light can be seen
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Stagnant standing water under 3 compartment sink behind cook line
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry goods on rack not 6 inches off the floor
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on floor of walk in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave soiled with food debris and grease stains
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in fryer make table cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in reach in coolers visible food debris Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue found on plastic containers in dry rack
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of fryer make table
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Tiki Bar thatched roof has 2-3 holes, operator states roof is being replaced 26 Aug Ceiling tiles in kitchen are warped and hanging down or pushed up and not lying flush.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, yellow flour, panko not labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes cooling over night found 46F F - cooling
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insect seen in kitchen Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Pest droppings present on chair in Tiki bar. server cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lobster over cooked potatoes Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon in ROP packaging not opened prior to thawing. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw 44 F - cold holding; Cheesecake 46 F - cold holding; Butter chips 56 F - cold holding; Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw 44 F - cold holding; Cheesecake 46 F - cold holding; Butter chips 56 F - cold holding; Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass cooler ambient thermometer reading 40 and temps for temps for TCS food were found between 44 F - 54 F
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer had debris and build up on the edges of cutting wheel
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Tiki bar and inside Bar handwashing sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside bar sink had no soap

Inspection Date: 5/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8669247

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480969

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Still working with Tallahassee to fix issue, sent for a A/c on 8-18 not sending for another one per Christal woods can call 850-487-1395

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477044

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 185 has 305 seats - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets torn on cooler 3 and 6. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. In storage room behind band stand - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Spoke with Christal and jasmine in regards to expired license will need contact Tallahassee accounting Admin Complaint
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For Michael - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470199

  • 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. Upright 2 door glass cooler coils froze up ambient temperature 60F
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In server area
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Licensed for 185 has 305 seats
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Gaskets torn on cooler 3 and 6. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.in the walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. In storage room behind band stand
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster 45F Spring mix Sour cream Butter
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, spring mix butter are cold held at 55F in 2 door glass cooler Ice bath sliced tomatoes 42 to 49F lettuce 42F to 49F recommended to submerge the items deeper in the ice bath. Cook line cooler cooked lobster 45F ); calamari (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Can opener soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Travis
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager showed up during inspection
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For Michael

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452876

  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st 2023, provided Tallahassee phone number. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: operator states waiting on returning call from Tallahassee Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388947

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Chill sticks stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator sanitized and wrapped in cling wrap. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on two coolers on cookline partially ripped off.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cookline Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cookline
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1st 2023, provided Tallahassee phone number. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (46F - Cold Holding); raw seafood mix (52F - Cold Holding) Suggested rapid chill on items stocked in morning Retemped shredded cheese 37F, heavy cream 35F, raw scallops 36F, raw seafood mix 39F Wait station cooler, all items kept around the clock, operator discarded. butter (66F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding); Watermelon soup (55F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (57F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (56F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (56F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine with black like substance. Cutting boards stained.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**