Surfside Grill
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Surfside Grill has six inspections in the public record. On Mar 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Among Melbourne Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Surfside Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
78
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent operator copy **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
82
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator explained that the hand wash sink is about to be completely removed, and that they have already gone through plan review. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Sides of fryer with excess grease, operator stated that they have an appointment with hood filters approaching and they plan on pulling out all equipment and doing a deep clean
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in cooler torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then grabbed tortilla shell. Directed cook to remove gloves and wash hands before continuing tasks
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over fish in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New hire, provided employee reporting agreement to complete.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks by the ice machine and the left of the dish room. No paper towels at hand sink by ice machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors under cooking equipment soiled with grease.
36-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Chicken tenders on floor of walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filters moderately soiled. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease and shelf under flat top with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Three-compartment sink not set up correctly . Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Manager states due to the velocity of water in the hose faucet. Corrected on site at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 comp sink
29-11-4
43
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. Liquid eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart and bottle bleach in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.report kept at guard shack **Repeat Violation**
27-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Educated. Walk in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris under flat top and on side of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut ready to eat lettuce walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine in office **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
43
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Claims it is kept at main gate will get copy for files
27-02-4
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. Liquid eggs reach in cooler. Milk walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above desk by ice machine
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
29-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Surfside Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Surfside Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Surfside Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Surfside Grill.
How does Surfside Grill compare to other restaurants in Melbourne Beach?
Surfside Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne Beach average of 73.
Has Surfside Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Surfside Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Surfside Grill 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 Surfside Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Surfside Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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