Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island

Last inspected:

455 N Courtney Pkway, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Overview

Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island recorded 27 inspections with 313 total violations between 2016 and December 2025, averaging 11.6 violations per inspection — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection record, with employee health reporting cited in at least 5 inspections (2024-01-10, 2024-09-17, 2025-04-24, 2025-12-10), proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections (2023-07-27, 2024-01-10, 2024-09-17, 2025-04-24), and chemical storage violations in at least 3 inspections (2023-07-27, 2025-12-10). A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented on 2016-12-15. The most recent inspections show continued compliance issues: on December 10, 2025, an inspection documented 45 violations including high-priority violations for management awareness, employee health reporting, food in good condition, and food contact surfaces, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection on December 12, 2025 found 18 violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
328Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 11.3 violations / inspection 11.3 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.

Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections42 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island last inspected?
Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island?
The most frequently cited violations at Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island had?
Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island find?
Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
No, Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Wabi Sabi in Merritt Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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