Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island
Last inspected:
1891 E Merrit Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island has accumulated 615 violations across 61 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.1 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent and fly activity. In February 2024, inspectors documented an emergency order with repeated violations requiring daily callbacks over six days. The restaurant has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $3,200 in fines, with the largest single penalty at $800. Improper ventilation, food contact surface issues, and missing consumer advisories are the top recurring violations.
Most recent closure: February 21, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
10.1
violations / inspection
10.1 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island: Emergency Closure History (2)
Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $3,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024011546 | $800.00 | Feb 21, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2023044052 | $800.00 | Jul 20, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2022002080 | $400.00 | Oct 19, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020033436 | $400.00 | Jul 10, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019049205 | $200.00 | Jul 8, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017034449 | $400.00 | Jun 5, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2016044001 | $200.00 | Jul 14, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires in Light fixture over make line.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (61)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections45 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections43 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 9 inspections43 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections49 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections54 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (16 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island last shut down?
- Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island was last shut down on February 21, 2024 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 Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island had?
- Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island has had 61 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island find?
- Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- Yes, Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island been fined?
- Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island has been fined a total of $3,200.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Island Waterfront Bar and Grill in Merritt Island operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Island Waterfront Bar and Grill (2018).
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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).
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