Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2022
74
Score
Public records show five inspections at Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2022. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 12, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Merritt Island restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and dish pit area. no paper towels at any hand sinks in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In back area near kitchen
36-64-5
74
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Partial
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under triple sink
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in walk in freezer 2 dead roaches in back storage area 4 dead on front cookline Operator cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline left over food debris Under front cookline Left over food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cookline equipment on prep tables soiled left over food debris and grease
23-03-4
78
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher was on his phone and proceeded to put away clean dishes after touching phone. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Missing sold dates on several tags. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, lemon slicer in server prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar hand wash sink had oasis cartons stored in it. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Carrots and tomato debris in server prep area hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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/ Operator came during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen hand wash sink, no paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of chicken wings stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Light shield missing in kitchen cook line area, and prep dish area.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's bathroom, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled with some food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster drink in cooler in server area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In dish machine area.
29-19-4
Basic - Tongs stored on stove handle. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On server station prep area table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of Tuna, shrimp, and wings not labeled or date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In server prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cardboard plate used to scoop seafood flour. Also soufflé cup used to scoop bacon bits in server station area
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tiles missing near prep sink area.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In server station prep area
14-09-4
25
Nov 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line across from fryers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler butter packets (55F - Cold Holding); sour cream (53F - Cold Holding). Items are stocked over the fill line. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Dates missing on majority of tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of beer dispenser tower in center of the bar has an accumulation of mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in dish area has basket in the well
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple locations **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter top in service aisle **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on multiple Doors
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple areas throughout kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In womens restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near mop sink
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of Reach in cooler on service line
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice and flour bags in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. In walk in freezer
38-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At entry to walk in freezer
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on prep surfaces in kitchen and service line
21-12-4
30
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 13 major violations. 25 minor violations.
View 44 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For red hose - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 17 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. On cook line 12 live flies 3 of those flies landed on clean dishes, 1 Landed on old save a days. 1 landed on flour. 20 flies around mop sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Observed 6 live flying insects on cook line Observed 3 live flying insects in dish area Observed 4 live flying insects on service line Observed 2 live flying insects in front line near oyster tags Observed 15 live flying insects behind bar Observed 7 live flying insects in prep area Observed 13 live flying insects at mop sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: Observed 5 live small flying insects. 6 killed onsite **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender and server cutting lemons bare handed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw tuna in the cook line cooler drawer. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw shrimp, bacon over feta cheese in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. For steamer - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Can opener soiled. Ice scooped stored in a dirty container. Ice machine soiled. Beer taps soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 6 containers of half in the walk in cooler. Milk - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No tags for July and August. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as dump station. Hand sink used to fill pitcher. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tacos served seared. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 4 employees present - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink and dish room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Stereo stored over food in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
41-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards on cook line, server expo has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All shelving under prep tables in the prep area heavily. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Exterior of bulk storage containers heavily soiled. Plate around soda nozzle soiled. Hand sink at the bar heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop flour. Bowl used to scoop rice. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping on wine bottles in the beer cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Container of margarine stored on floor in the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cups at expo station not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sever line and back prep line drink on prep table no lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Server on server line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Prep area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Holes in wall on server line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter in disrepair over char grill. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Prep area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service items on floor and not inverted in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler next to stea,pmer - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored spices not covered. Rice in the dry storage area not covered. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk storage container of flour rice etc. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island on file is from Dec 12, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island.
How does Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Molly's Seafood at Merritt Island means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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