Rich Island
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Rich Island has been inspected nine times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Merritt Island sits at 77, putting Rich Island on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In office
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf on wall over make line is falling off of the wall
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of heat lamp is soiled
23-03-4
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above buns. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic cooking oil container stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying racks
16-46-4
78
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 150°F at 4th time running unit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured. Operator tethered **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of oven door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room.
25-05-4
67
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator does not have an available method to test high temp dish machine
16-62-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 147°F **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer basket handles are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on the floor in rear storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front handle of oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw fish being thawed on countertop. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lower area of main flip top reach in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over cut lettuce. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple tiles missing in men's restroom
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has egregious buildup of ice
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for raw turkey has handle touching product
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment have a buildup of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in flip top of make line have stickers
08B-39-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls and floors of cook line have buildup of grease
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lowboy. Raw beef stored over cooked vegetables and raw fish. In reach in cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over sour cream. In stand up reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over barbecue sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On shelf between kitchen door and dish washer **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladles hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes beneath mop sink out back are not connected
29-08-4
70
Jan 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rich Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rich Island on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rich Island?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rich Island.
How does Rich Island compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Rich Island most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Rich Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rich Island have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rich Island 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 Rich Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rich Island is inspected around three times per year on average.
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