North Merritt Island, Brevard County

CAUSEWAY DINER

3712 N COURTENAY PKWY #102 & 104, North Merritt Island, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 12, 2026
City
North Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24427065

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 live flying insects in triple sink and dry storage areas Repeat Violation Warning

13-04-4

Detail 24427067

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-22-4

Detail 24427063

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage room

36-24-5

Detail 24427066

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall between prep table and water heater has rotted through

23-03-4

Detail 24427064

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves are soiled

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 24149547

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in mop sink area Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24149548

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic oil containers on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24149545

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 24149542

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 24149543

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex restroom in northern dining hall. Operator posted new sign Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24149544

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of Togo cups on the floor in hallway. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 24149546

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to unisex restroom in northern dining room

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-7

Detail 23726213

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 8 live flying insects observed in kitchen Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23726212

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.

25-06-4

Detail 23726211

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes at service stations are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 23224434

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flying insects in dry storage room. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23224433

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

10-20-4

Detail 23224436

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

32-17-4

Detail 23224432

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Restroom in northern dining hall

21-07-4

Detail 23224431

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm

46-01-4

Detail 23224435

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. In rear of northern dining hall

Feb 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

41-07-4

Detail 22627128

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottles and medical throat sprays in container over prep table. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 22627124

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22627129

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Cold smoked salmon stored over gravy. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22627127

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. cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (57F - Cold Holding). Items are stocked over fill line of units

31A-11-4

Detail 22627126

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in sink well. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22627123

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor behind the bar and in rear sry storage closet Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22627122

Basic - Stored food not covered. Preloaded coffee filters are not stored in covered containers Repeat Violation

45-02-4

Detail 22627125

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near rear unisex restroom

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22427021

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over soups. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22427024

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs for eggs Benedict not identified on menu. Operator marked each menu Corrected On-Site

32-17-4

Detail 22427022

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Unisex restroom in expansion area has broken self-closer.

25-05-4

Detail 22427026

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in dry storage room

08B-12-5

Detail 22427023

Basic - Stored food not covered. Coffee filters with grounds prepped in filter are not protected from contamination on countertop. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22427025

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

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21835049

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects near 3cs.

02C-03-5

Detail 21835051

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. Ham not date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 21835053

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21835046

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in Handwash sink on kitchen line. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21835048

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator stated chain broke on Saturday, in the process of fixing it. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21835050

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of eggs and fries on floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21835052

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

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 21462532

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right side of flip top of Reach in cooler on cook line. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21462523

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Wd-40 on shelf over prep surface. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21462528

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance

32-04-4

Detail 21462530

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Rear restroom of left dining area in not self closing

51-11-4

Detail 21462525

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured. Operator tethered Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21462522

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in restroom for left dining area

08B-38-4

Detail 21462524

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes by rear door. Bag of lollipops behind hostess stand. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21462526

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door

31B-04-4

Detail 21462531

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Single restroom in left rear of dining room. Provided operator with signage Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21462529

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish washer Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21462527

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor near rear door/restrooms. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 20975391

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 live flying insects in triple/mop sink area Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 20975383

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee washed dishes and then picked up a tray to deliver food to floor for guests Warning

29-37-4

Detail 20975389

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose next to dish washer is hanging below the flood rim of the sink.

01B-02-5

Detail 20975387

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In display cooler at front counter. chocolate pie with whipped topping (58°F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (57°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they have been there for a few days.

03A-02-5

Detail 20975384

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display cooler at front counter. chocolate pie with whipped topping (58°F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (57°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that they have been there for a few days. SEE STOP SALE

10-20-4

Detail 20975385

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs being stored on front handle of oven on cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20975386

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of elevated oven on cook line has an accumulation of grease.

23-03-4

Detail 20975388

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surfaces surrounding hoods over cook line have grease dripping Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20975382

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage closet next to restrooms. Box of single service gloves being stored on the floor. Operator moved to adjacent shelf Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20975390

Basic - Stored food not covered. In dry storage area. Pie crusts uncovered. Sugar and flour bags not closed. Operator covered each Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-01-4

Detail 20677615

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cove molding, baseboards in need of repair, kitchen and wait station areas, Ceiling tiles soiled in food prep area Light out in food prep areas Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-22: 2 globe lights out under hood. Ceiling cleaned. Time Extended

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

12A-13-4

Detail 20539449

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer go from soiled dishes to clean without hand washing, reeducated and corrected. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20539447

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine defector soiled. Interior of reach in cooler drawers unit on cooks line holding old food debris and standing water. Reach in cooler drawers under grill on cooks line not in use, old food debris and bottom filled with standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 20539448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cove molding, baseboards in need of repair, kitchen and wait station areas, Ceiling tiles soiled in food prep area Light out in food prep areas Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20539446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter in need of cleaning, Exterior of cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 20532854

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer go from soiled dishes to clean without hand washing, reeducated and corrected. Corrected On-Site

08B-28-4

Detail 20532852

High Priority - Food prepared / stored on soiled equipment/utensil surface. Observed food prep taking place on tray on trash can, corrected Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 20532844

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One(1) live roach on floor under he cooks line, destroyed and discarded by operator, full kitchen search had no other live or dead found on site.

22-02-4

Detail 20532846

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine defector soiled. Interior of reach in cooler drawers unit on cooks line holding old food debris and standing water. Reach in cooler drawers under grill on cooks line not in use, old food debris and bottom filled with standing water.

31A-09-4

Detail 20532845

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep room blocked by equipment.

35A-01-4

Detail 20532853

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20532848

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled at dish washing station.

27-16-4

Detail 20532850

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish line no hot water, water leaking, operator turned off

12B-02-4

Detail 20532849

Basic - Employee beverage ( open cup of coffee) in a food preparation or other restricted area. Shelf above the hot food holding unit.

40-06-5

Detail 20532851

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep counter. Corrected Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 20532847

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Cove molding, baseboards in need of repair, kitchen and wait station areas, Ceiling tiles soiled in food prep area Light out in food prep areas Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20532843

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter in need of cleaning, Exterior of cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Repeat Violation