Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island
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221 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island has had 8 inspections on record between August 2020 and March 2026, with a total of 33 violations averaging 4.1 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included allergen awareness, consumer advisory failures, employee health policy violations, hand washing violations, and toxic substance control; these appeared across multiple inspections, particularly allergen awareness and consumer advisory citations in the most recent three inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was noted in December 2020 for a blocked exit in the food prep area. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition following 10 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island are: Outer openings protected, Proper sanitizing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island had?
- Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island find?
- Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on May 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Thirsty Bones in Merritt Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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