Causeway Diner
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Causeway Diner has 12 inspections in the public record. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
Looking across the full record, “live” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Merritt Island average 77, so Causeway Diner is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 live flying insects in triple sink and dry storage areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage room
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall between prep table and water heater has rotted through
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves are soiled
23-03-4
70
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over walk in cooler
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex restroom in northern dining hall. Operator posted new sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of Togo cups on the floor in hallway. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic oil containers on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 8 live flying insects observed in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes at service stations are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Restroom in northern dining hall
32-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
21-07-4
70
Feb 15, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Cold smoked salmon stored over gravy. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (57F - Cold Holding). Items are stocked over fill line of units
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottles and medical throat sprays in container over prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in sink well. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor behind the bar and in rear sry storage closet **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Preloaded coffee filters are not stored in covered containers **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over soups. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for eggs Benedict not identified on menu. Operator marked each menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coffee filters with grounds prepped in filter are not protected from contamination on countertop. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are pitted and rusting
14-17-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex restroom in expansion area has broken self-closer.
32-17-4
64
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects near 3cs.
35A-02-6
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. Ham not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in Handwash sink on kitchen line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator stated chain broke on Saturday, in the process of fixing it. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs and fries on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
55
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Causeway Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Causeway Diner on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Causeway Diner?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Causeway Diner.
How does Causeway Diner compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Causeway Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Causeway Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Causeway Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Causeway Diner 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 Causeway Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Causeway Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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