Ross Dress for Less # in Merritt Island
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240 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953Ross Dress For Less #1214 in Merritt Island operates as a minor outlet selling prepackaged foods with no potentially hazardous foods. On September 1, 2026, the facility failed a sanitation inspection due to a repeat violation: the establishment did not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge onto surfaces, as required by Florida Food Code 2-501.11. The inspector noted that the facility provided vomit and diarrhea documentation during the inspection. The facility did not meet sanitation inspection requirements.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Ross Dress for Less # 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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
Ross Dress for Less # in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ross Dress for Less # in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Ross Dress for Less # 1214 in Merritt Island was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 1, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Ross Dress for Less # in Merritt Island had?
- Ross Dress for Less # 1214 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 Ross Dress for Less # in Merritt Island find?
- Ross Dress for Less # 1214 in Merritt Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 1, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Ross Dress for Less # in Merritt Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Ross Dress for Less # 1214 in Merritt Island has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Ross Dress for Less # in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ross Dress for Less # 1214 in Merritt Island are: 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.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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