Brasas Grill
325 E Merritt Island Cswy Ste O-P, Merritt Island, FL 32952 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506719
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 complaint inspection6 high priority (fixed by the Nov 6 follow-up), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 8 basic-30
- Administrative complaint on Nov 5, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
More time given
- First visitNov 5, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. 6 biscuits
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
See stop sale. 10 eggs
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Dish washer employee
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 under dishwasher 2 by hot water heater 3 in server area by soda bibs
Administrative complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
9 droppings behind beans tub, operator states ceiling tile was changed yesterday and are old. Operator swept up droppings.
Administrative complaint
1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Under cook line cooler, not working
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Plastic 5 g buckets sitting on hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed buckets.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink next to triple sink, operator put a roll of paper towels there
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Rice and flour not labeled, operator labeled containers
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Flip top cooler on cook line not working
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Shelves in cooler in fire pit area
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Hand sink next to triple sink. Operator posted sign
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water under triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
In corner next to walk in cooler
Light not functioning.
Under fire pit hood
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License posted expired 4-1-26, license is current, establishment is open and operating.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.