Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

501 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Overview

Island Health Hut Inc in Merritt Island was inspected on February 10, 2026 and found to be operating without a renewed food permit. The facility was cited for lacking written procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events. The inspector noted that the establishment provided documentation during the inspection. To renew its food permit, the facility must visit foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the FDACS Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LOGAN SAMUELSEN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. This food establishment was found to be operating without renewing food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment did not have any written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Vomit and diarrhea documentation provided.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
No hand wash sign at sink in unisex restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
No covered trash in unisex restroom.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
No self closing door in unisex restroom.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2026 food permit not displayed. Owner found the 2024 food permit but wasn't displayed.

Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island last inspected?
Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 10, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island had?
Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island find?
Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 10, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Island Health Hut INC in Merritt Island are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

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