Kings Duck Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
14
Score
Kings Duck Bar and Grill has been inspected five times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 28 violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Kings Duck Bar and Grill's 14 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
19
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over liquor bottles in storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above produce in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in glass door reach-in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided and implemented documentation for batter and breading station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine and at bar have expiration date of 12/2/25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Soda gun holster at bar has biological growth **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo line is soiled. Beer lines in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substances **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Throughout dining area and restrooms **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Soffit screens torn, hanging, missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain line to ice well and soda gun near front door are not plumbed into drains **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet in women's bathroom is not attached. Men's urinal out of order **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo boxes stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing at gun nearest restrooms **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink behind bar leaks onto floor when draining **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified in blue bin **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored directly on top of oven. No physical barrier **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee unisex bathroom with pocket door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Pocket door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Painted ceiling in walk-in cooler is bubbling and peeling **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In liquor room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
14
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Says part is ordered and unit will be repaired over weekend **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
78
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In squeeze bottle on shelf in kitchen basil butter (78F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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
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
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored on shelf above crab meat
08A-05-6
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filters for ice machine and behind bar
29-28-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters behind bar are soiled. Table mounted can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom has pocket door left open
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank in front of walk in cooler door is not tethered
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes being reused to store food in walk in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In rear room next to walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers and soda bibs stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in dry storage room are soiled with old food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Pungent scent in bar area
36-64-5
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Soffit screens hanging down over front entrance
35B-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. White granular in red tub and bag in red tub
08B-12-5
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of customers on bar
25-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in used mop water between uses
42-01-4
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 in red tub.
02D-01-5
13
Jan 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kings Duck Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kings Duck Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kings Duck Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kings Duck Bar and Grill.
How does Kings Duck Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Kings Duck Bar and Grill most recently scored 14 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Kings Duck Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kings Duck Bar and Grill have averaged around 28 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kings Duck Bar and Grill 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.
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