Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach

Last inspected:

1875 S Patrick Dr E, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Overview

Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach has averaged 8.8 violations per inspection across 19 inspections since 2022, substantially exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. A pattern of recurring high-priority violations emerges across multiple inspections: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, hand washing violations in at least 5 inspections, management awareness failures in 4 consecutive inspections (May through September 2023), and food contact surface sanitation issues in at least 5 inspections. In 2023, the facility received a warning (May 11), followed by three consecutive call-back inspections (July 11, August 14, September 6) with identical violation counts and categories, concluding with an administrative complaint recommendation on September 6. The facility incurred one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Recent inspections show improvement: the January 2022 licensing inspection recorded zero violations, and the two most recent routine inspections (July 25 and March 4, 2025) together documented only 4 violations with no high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
168Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 8.8 violations / inspection 8.8 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2023004739 $200.00 Aug 29, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach last inspected?
Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach had?
Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach find?
Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach ever been shut down?
No, Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
Has Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach been fined?
Drifters Surf Restro in Indian Harbour Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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