Sinbad Restaurant

1450 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 329534435

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Sinbad Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Merritt Island restaurants, the typical score is 77; Sinbad Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew as soon as possible

50-17-3

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

32-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink in kitchen

31B-04-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sour cream and pickled cabbage on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard reused in multiple areas

14-45-4

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-33-4

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Pita bags reused for falafel batter in freezers **Warning**

25-32-4

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Front line counter **Warning**

42-02-4

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. In kitchen **Warning**

33-02-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold Sliced cheese 50F precooked gyro 50F feta cheese 52F cooked rice 52F in cooler over night - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

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 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler not maintaining 41F or below gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**

14-74-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sinbad Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sinbad Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sinbad Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sinbad Restaurant.

How does Sinbad Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Sinbad Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Sinbad Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sinbad Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sinbad Restaurant 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 Sinbad Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sinbad Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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