Merritt Island Pancake House
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Merritt Island Pancake House, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Merritt Island average 77, so Merritt Island Pancake House is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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 - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing deli meats for cold holding. No date or time. Operator is vacuum sealing fully cooled cooked chicken. Freezing product. Date and time on bag **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for soda machine is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish area
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 119°F. Operator heated to 163°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior Lip of flip top reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under dish machine. Hand wash sink in dish area is hanging off of wall
29-08-4
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 **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping
23-03-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall behind soda bibs in dish area is in disrepair. Exterior door in dish area is in disrepair, gap at bottom
36-51-4
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall beneath dish area is soiled
36-27-5
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
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes then clean dishes without washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over drying shelves in dish room has an accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over egg reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
64
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface at 848ppm. Operator diluted **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from fire suppression lines
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line and in walk in cooler
14-33-4
74
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbie brushes and towels in hand sink at the beginning of cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Brian foy card expired on 7-18-2022. Scheduling to train tomorrow **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline unit
29-49-6
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Merritt Island Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Merritt Island Pancake House on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Merritt Island Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Merritt Island Pancake House.
How does Merritt Island Pancake House compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island Pancake House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Merritt Island Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Merritt Island Pancake House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Merritt Island Pancake House 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 Merritt Island Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Merritt Island Pancake House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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