Carter's Grille
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Carter's Grille, the earliest from 2022. Carter's Grille was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “water treatment device has not been inspected”, showing up three times.
Among Merritt Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Carter's Grille is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 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 wings (52F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. in hot box cooked rice (98F - Reheating); cooked beans (87F - Reheating).
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stovetop butter (91F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior wall
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine does not have year of last service **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added exterior ice machine, no hand wash sink nearby. Downstairs storage of food and equipment not on current plans **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Liquor room
38-07-4
35
Sep 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for filter at ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above make line have an accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in cracks of make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on 2 reach in coolers
14-11-5
95
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter for ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. No address on sandwiches for self service in glass door reach in cooler next to bar
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service towels stored on the floor next to bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed in standing water
06-01-5
74
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauerkraut stuck in tongs grooves at 82° hot holding between use, tongs removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese stored above fill line on make table 62° cold holding. Placed in reach in cooler unit to rapid chill. Rechecked after 20 mins at 43° cold holding **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Reside for old stickers on food storage containers, 5 gallon lex pan
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled standing water in bottom of reach in cooler make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter stored in reach in cooler unit not fully wrapped/ covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red onions stored over ready to eat prepared cheese in reach in cooler unit .
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. China bowls and service platter stored on wire metal shelf, not inverted. Open shelving requires items to be inverted or protected with over head covering.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator not able to find current license, fees are paid to date.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hoke in the wall near the 3 compartment sink to the left. Ceiling tile missing above easel panel.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer unit near fry station, ice build up in bottom of unit.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed
10-20-4
45
Sep 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door need door sweeper on the bottom on the door
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling need to be repaired small holes in kitchen area
36-32-5
90
Apr 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind the bar has an accumulation of mold like substance in nozzle
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for dishwasher
16-37-1
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carter's Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carter's Grille on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carter's Grille?
Across the inspection record, “water treatment device has not been inspected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carter's Grille.
How does Carter's Grille compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Carter's Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Carter's Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carter's Grille have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carter's Grille 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 Carter's Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carter's Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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