Obrians Cafe

119 E Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Obrians Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Merritt Island restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler butter (51F - Cold Holding). Stored above the fill line of unit.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun and holster behind bar are soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. Sylvia

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to stand up reach-in cooler is torn

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease behind fryers

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Glass mats on shelves are soiled

23-03-4

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips and holsters are soiled. Underside of beer tap ledges are soiled. Glass mats behind bar are soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate

22-20-5

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns are soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind the bar

29-17-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine door. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters have grease build up.

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding beer taps are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on the floor in dry storage closet. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Obrians Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Obrians Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Obrians Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Obrians Cafe.

How does Obrians Cafe compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Obrians Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Obrians Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Obrians Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Obrians Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Obrians Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Obrians Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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