Brasas Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Brasas Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Brasas Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Merritt Island restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board is grooved and no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on upper shelf are not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket is torn
14-11-5
78
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Under chemicals in closet. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
23-03-4
82
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 9 behind bar 2 in dry storage room **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
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 sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (56F - Cold Holding); sauces (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in well of hand wash sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over service and storage areas
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Large stall
32-12-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
21-12-4
50
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 41 live flying insects in bar and dry storage room. Operator killed all but 11. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dry storage room have water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath prep table with microwave. Under kegerator behind bar. Near dish machine
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives, whisks, ladles in sanitizer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
74
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and pesticides stored on shelf over paper towels in hall closet near restrooms
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib beneath sink nearest walk in cooler
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw beef on shelf over sauces. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board is grooved and soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Haddock being thawed in box on countertop in prep area. Raw sausages being thawed in standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
14-17-4
55
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repackaged item of both raw and ready to eat stored together in reach in freezer .
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hand sanitizer stored over clean dishes at espresso machine, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelving.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes in walk in cooler not date marked, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not stable, tilts when opening.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case tomatoes stored over rye lemons and cooked dressing/stuffing, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brasas Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brasas Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brasas Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brasas Grill.
How does Brasas Grill compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Brasas Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Brasas Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brasas Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brasas Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Brasas Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brasas Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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