Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

780 E Merritt Island Cwsy Ste C102, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Overview

Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection across 25 inspections spanning from 2023 to December 2025, modestly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility experienced one emergency closure on October 18, 2021 for rodent activity. The establishment has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Employee health policy violations have been a recurring finding across multiple inspections, appearing in at least six separate inspections between 2024 and 2025. The most recent complaint inspection on December 17, 2025 identified 27 violations including four high-priority findings across employee health policy, parasite destruction, consumer advisory, and allergen awareness, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: October 18, 2021 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
159Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 12:58:00

Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2021049664 $400.00 Oct 18, 2021 Miami (Doral)
4--2015030531 $200.00 Jun 5, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island last inspected?
Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island last shut down?
Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island was last shut down on October 18, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited violations at Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island had?
Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island find?
Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
Yes, Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island been fined?
Ardella's Sandwiches and Such LLC in Merritt Island has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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