Ardella's Sandwiches and Such

780 E Merritt Island Cwsy Ste C102, Merritt Island, FL 32952

American

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Ardella's Sandwiches and Such eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Merritt Island restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered through rear door and did not wash hands before putting on gloves

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on cook line pork (59F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell chowder (122F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated on cook line with equipment **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over bagels. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine dispenser tips are soiled in lobby

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter is being used as dump sink for teas

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bin box on the floor behind front counter

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in rear dry storage area are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Coffee filters on shelf behind front counter are not stored in a protected manner

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified on rear dry storage shelf

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler behind front counter **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jul 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted Can opener blade is soiled

22-02-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk and cheesecakes not dated. Operator marked **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cold cuts (53F - Cold Holding). Stored over fill line of unit **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers in dry storage shelves stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display case on front counter. cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Cheese is being stored over fill line of unit

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one certificate available

53B-13-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic soda bottles and plastic cooking oil containers **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee building salads behind the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ardella's Sandwiches and Such last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ardella's Sandwiches and Such on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ardella's Sandwiches and Such?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ardella's Sandwiches and Such.

How does Ardella's Sandwiches and Such compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Ardella's Sandwiches and Such most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Ardella's Sandwiches and Such's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ardella's Sandwiches and Such have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ardella's Sandwiches and Such means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Ardella's Sandwiches and Such inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ardella's Sandwiches and Such is inspected around three times per year on average.

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