Merritt Island, Brevard County

PACIFIC RIM

300 N COURTENAY PKWY, Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 19, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-03-4

Detail 24453076

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

10-17-4

Detail 24453075

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between shelf and reach-in cooler . Operator moved to dish Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24158298

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over vegetables in reach in cooler behind sushi bar. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24158290

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lower holding area of reach in cooler across from fryers. Raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 24158292

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kari expired on 9/30/25

53A-05-6

Detail 24158288

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manger with valid certificate showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24158295

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 24158294

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24158296

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

08B-39-4

Detail 24158291

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in use at sushi bar in original shipping container with stickers on. Operator washed and changed containers Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24158287

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard being reused as storage container in walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24158289

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusting and chipping

21-12-4

Detail 24158297

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board in kitchen

45-02-4

Detail 24158293

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At entry to secondary dining area

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23743717

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken stored over lettuce. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23743715

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 raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit

03F-04-5

Detail 23743722

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Manager on duty and cooks are unaware of time control procedures. Reviewed with manager

29-42-4

Detail 23743720

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

16-37-1

Detail 23743721

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-21-4

Detail 23743716

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Along door frame

16-23-4

Detail 23743718

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

08B-38-4

Detail 23743719

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on the floor beneath shelves in walk in freezer. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23229987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cut tomatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Oper moved Corrected On-Site

03F-04-5

Detail 23229989

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Fried rice. Operator discarded and added to written procedures Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23229988

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22749447

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler behind sushi bar. Raw salmon stored over cooked shrimp. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22749452

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw chicken and raw shelled eggs with gloved hands and then handled Togo container for an order without changing gloves and washing hands

03F-02-5

Detail 22749453

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. Breading and wash for raw proteins next to fryer on cook line not marked or tracked on time control Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22749449

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib behind sushi bar

22-20-5

Detail 22749446

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

36-36-4

Detail 22749451

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing over service line

08B-38-4

Detail 22749450

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler. Open cases of raw fish on the floor. In walk in freezer. Bus tubs of raw chicken and raw beef stored on the floor Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22749448

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping

14-06-4

Detail 22749445

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in walk in cooler are not sealed on all sides

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-13-4

Detail 22442361

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Escolar fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements

29-42-4

Detail 22442360

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

02B-01-5

Detail 22442362

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon served on Smoked Philly roll. Operator marked all menus Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22442357

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. Emailed printed and signed by most recent hires Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 22442356

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22442359

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Escolar fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements

21-08-4

Detail 22442358

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200-300ppm Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-17-4

Detail 21997717

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21612428

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles have slight build up of mold like substance Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21612429

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21612430

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved it off the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21612427

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21612425

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in back dining area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21612426

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler torn.

Jan 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

16-37-1

Detail 20759317

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit for chlorine no good. Used inspectors No quaternary test strips for wiping cloths

31B-02-4

Detail 20759311

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20759314

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20759318

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cookline Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20759315

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20759307

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above rice

35B-01-4

Detail 20759313

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20759309

Basic - Food stored on floor. Beans on floor walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20759316

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20759312

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20759310

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris floor cookline Shelves walk in cooler. Repeat

21-12-4

Detail 20759308

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20622418

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab stuffed jalapeños stored above fill line from 1045am (49°F - Cold Holding) placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill, operator placed item on time plan for future holding.; rechecked at 43° after 25 mins.

41-10-4

Detail 20622425

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored above fryer oil, Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled, both corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20622422

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 20622427

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Sushi line cutting board stored directly on the floor. . Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20622420

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sushi line cutting board heavy cut marks Ice build up in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20622421

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked wet in wait station. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20622423

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door at wait station.

10-20-4

Detail 20622424

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door holdiing tongs in kitchen / cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 20622419

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf on sushi line soiled Wire Shelving in walk in cooler soiled.

08B-17-4

Detail 20622426

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and bean sprouts over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler, corrected Cases of dry food items in back stock room stored on floor, corrected Bulk salt stored on container under hand wash sink pipes that are leaking or getting splashed from hand washing, relocated by operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation