Merritt Island, Brevard County

JOY LUCK RESTAURANT

125 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY #117, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-45-4

Detail 24549548

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee at triple sink washed and rinsed pan. Did not sanitize. Set up sanitizer sink and educated about proper process Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24549547

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used as scoop in cooked pork. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 24549546

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Next to fryer station

14-36-5

Detail 24549549

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Interior of doors have exposed insulation

23-03-4

Detail 24549544

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Towel dispenser at front counter hand wash sink is soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled

38-04-4

Detail 24549545

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

Nov 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24213087

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 24213088

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in hand washing sink in back of kitchen. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24213090

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepared on Friday not date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 24213089

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on microwave is heavily soiled

14-11-5

Detail 24213085

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler on cook line is torn and missing part of the gasket.

22-08-4

Detail 24213086

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.

Feb 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23549605

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23549602

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink to the left of triple sink is blocked by prep tables. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23549604

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo containers being used as scoops in white granulars and rice. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23549603

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Surface area surrounding hoods over cook line have an accumulation of grease dripping Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23549607

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bags of sugar in dry storage area are open while not in use. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 23549606

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives at self service display in lobby are not all presented handle first. Operator organized Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23371079

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large prep table in front of hand sink next to triple sink. Items stored in hand sink, same hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23371078

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, and other personal items stored on shelf with restaurants food items - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23371077

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cook line cooler has heavy heavy build up of old food debris, also torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Time Extended

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-04-4

Detail 23368623

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings found by hot water heater, mop sink area. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23368620

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large prep table in front of hand sink next to triple sink. Items stored in hand sink, same hand sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23368626

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sweet sour chicken, egg rolls, and lo mien not date marked in walk in cooler.

53B-14-5

Detail 23368629

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. Zhi, Xia. 2 employee expired training

23-24-4

Detail 23368618

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle is soiled

50-09-4

Detail 23368621

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23368624

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, and other personal items stored on shelf with restaurants food items

22-08-4

Detail 23368622

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is soiled inside

23-03-4

Detail 23368627

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cook line cooler has heavy heavy build up of old food debris, also torn.

08B-17-4

Detail 23368628

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms stored above prepped carrots Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23368625

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind reach in cooler by soups is heavily soiled with old food debris

02D-01-5

Detail 23368619

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels on bulk containers are no longer legible. Need to be relabeled. Writing has worn off.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-62-4

Detail 22935002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burn out at back of the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Time Extended

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22799615

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-24

31A-11-4

Detail 22799612

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use Hand Wash Sink to rinse off knife. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22799614

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed both food handlers cards are expired Xian Bin Zheng 3/10/24 Zhi En Zheng 13/10/23 Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22799616

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair gaskets are torn.

36-62-4

Detail 22799611

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burn out at back of the kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 22799617

Basic - Observed kitchen microwave interior is soiled. Interior ceiling of microwave is flaking. Operator needs a new microwave

42-01-4

Detail 22799613

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

25-18-4

Detail 22447134

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Cases of Togo paper bags stored in restroom. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22447133

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage and cooked chicken in walk in cooler are not covered. operator covered Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22447135

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 21999485

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Eggs stored over raw pork . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21999486

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet and sour chicken 43F, ribs 43F.

22-02-4

Detail 21999484

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris inside reach in coolers.

31A-09-4

Detail 21999487

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table stored in front of Handwash sink next to triple sink

11-26-1

Detail 21999483

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. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21999491

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sweet and sour sauce in 5g bucket stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21999488

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on fan in upright freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21999490

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have build up.

08B-12-5

Detail 21999489

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sweet sour chicken and egg rolls not covered in walk in cooler

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21664147

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole eggs stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler , corrected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21664143

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Used wiping cloth in hand wash sink on front line station. Corrected Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21664145

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cooks line, corrected Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21664140

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cup and teapot store above the make table, corrected Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 21664142

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.floors, walls, baseboards and ceiling tiles soiled in and behind equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21664144

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves to prep and storage soiled. Door gaskets soiled on cook line make table.

22-16-4

Detail 21664146

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.unde4 lift lid of the make table reach in cooler unit soiled with old food.

08B-17-4

Detail 21664141

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cases of mushrooms stored over cleaned prepped vegetable.

21-12-4

Detail 21664139

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored in hand wash sink in front line. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21023131

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on April 1, 2022

08A-05-6

Detail 21023130

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Bottom of Reach in cooler on cook line. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken. Operator reorganized to follow proper hierarchy Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21023129

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In flip top of Reach in cooler on cook line. Operator used same tongs to grab raw chicken and then raw beef.

03A-02-5

Detail 21023128

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top of Reach in cooler raw beef (56F - Cold Holding). Beef was stocked above the fill line. Operator removed excess and placed into bottom of cooler. Corrective Action Taken

08B-19-4

Detail 21023133

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Operator used same tongs to grab raw chicken and raw beef. SEE STOP SALE.

06-01-5

Detail 21023132

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On sheet pan over triple sink in kitchen. Raw beef thawing at room temperature.

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 20511380

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. Per operators written time plan, each item is to be marked with time stamp, operator is currently using one sticky note for all items, operator corrected while inspector was on site. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20511377

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer in need of cleans.

14-01-5

Detail 20511382

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk in rice bowl without handle used as scoop.

40-06-5

Detail 20511378

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make shift food prep table in dining room.

08B-48-4

Detail 20511383

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Table set up in dining room to prepare ground meat filled dumplings , corrected. 3 very large bowls oand bulk pork, beef and chicken on floor, corrected Unwashed mushrooms stored over prepped and ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 20511381

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walls, floors and ceiling areas in food prep and dish washing areas in need of cleaning.

23-03-4

Detail 20511379

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving liners in walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Bottom shelves of food prep tables soiled. Handles to reach in cooler units heavily soiled.