Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar has eight inspections in the public record. On Sep 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Merritt Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing behind bars and in service aisle **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink at kitchen entry splashes onto prep and storage surfaces during hand washing **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Small stall in women's restroom **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen, dry storage room and liquor room **Warning**
36-37-5
67
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cups used as scoops in spices. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling tiles over dry storage area are perforated acoustic tiles. Ceiling tile over soda bibs has water damage and is in disrepair
36-51-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of fryer door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell mashed potatoes (121F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 170°F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In drawers beneath flat top. Raw beef and raw chicken stored in top drawer over raw fish in lower drawer. No physical barrier. Operator moved In lower storage area of make line reach in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored on shelf over heavy cream and bases. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler to the left of ice machine butter packets (51F - Cold Holding).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler to the left of ice machine butter packets (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No service date on water filter for ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes stored on cooking oil. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open cases of fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink with no cover on shelf over food items in Make line reach in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
41
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw mahi and white fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks. Ice and food particles in wells
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for the Benedict. Operator marked menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager in building with 4 employees working. Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed, printed and signed by newest hire Megan **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Exterior bar. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi and white fish fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hairnet **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in service aisle have evidence of wet nesting
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bibs stored on the floor in storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed, printed, posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation grease dripping
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on the floor in storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
30
May 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar.
How does Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar 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 Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dixie Belle's Grill and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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