Next Level Arcade
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
50
Score
Next Level Arcade appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Merritt Island facility scores 77, putting Next Level Arcade on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 sour cream (49F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib on patio
29-34-4
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. 1/2 and 1/2
02C-03-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Soda gun waste line not plumbed to drain
29-07-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of lids on the floor in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish area
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Operator is saving tea in urns for up to 3 days.
22-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
50
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter packets, raw chicken wash, raw chicken breading
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamwell marinara (117F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (84F - Hot Holding).
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ ppm. Remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked wings. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Service counter for alley opening
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Service counter for alley opening
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed documents
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training completion date not on certificate for Andrew
53B-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer along door frame and on ceiling
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using shallow 1/3 pan as scoop. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Liquor room shelves
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
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. Operator replaced sanitizer solution. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 on the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pitchers in bar area. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler condenser is frozen over
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in dry storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 - Food stored on floor. Soda bib boxes on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Either restroom. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
86
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings Walk in cooler(non-functioning with door propped open)400+ droppings Dish area 5 on machine 24 on shelves and floors Cook line 87 on shelves, floors, and equipment Behind bar 3 on the floor Storage areas filled with discarded equipment and debris have too many to count/verify. All surfaces are covered. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area and in service window
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot water knobs missing on hand wash sinks in dish and service window **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area and in service window
31B-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Storage room filled with broken equipment and debris
33-31-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Multiple holes in walls and ceiling of structure. Gaps at doorways to exterior
35B-05-4
58
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
86
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sticker residue on clean containers
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap in between doors. In the process of being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-04-4
78
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine test 0ppm, the tube was not in the sanitizer bucket, put tube in and primed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels on order
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inside reach in coolers have moderately build up of food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of dust and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon sugar, and cereal not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Next Level Arcade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Next Level Arcade on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Next Level Arcade?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Next Level Arcade.
How does Next Level Arcade compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Next Level Arcade most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Next Level Arcade's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Next Level Arcade have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Next Level Arcade 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.
How often is Next Level Arcade inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Next Level Arcade is inspected around three times per year on average.
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