Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island
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100 N Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 8 inspections since December 2024, with 42 total violations on record. The facility has been cited repeatedly for high-priority violations including improper hand and arm washing (cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections), employee health reporting failures (3 inspections), improper cooking temperatures (2 inspections), and food contact surface violations (4 inspections). A complaint inspection on January 22, 2026 documented 18 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 identified 9 violations with 1 high-priority hand washing violation and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the most serious disposition short of emergency closure.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island had?
- Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island find?
- Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Champs Steakhouse and Bar in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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