Tropical Park, Brevard County

STRAIGHT OUTTA PHILLY MERRITT ISLAND

203 CROCKETT BLVD, Tropical Park, FL 32953

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jul 23, 2025
City
Tropical Park
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
16

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.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

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

12A-12-4

Detail 23889515

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook placed raw beef on flat top with gloved hands. Removed gloves, handled spatulas and put gloves on to place sliced cheese on cooked beef. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

35A-02-7

Detail 23889513

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23889520

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from flat top cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); gyro. meat (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23889514

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer has build up of old food particles in housing - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

14-45-4

Detail 23889519

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf Beneath flat top Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23889516

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over pizza oven have an accumulation of dust and grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23889518

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in coolers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23889517

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Time Extended

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 16

12A-12-4

Detail 23888861

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook placed raw beef on flat top with gloved hands. Removed gloves, handled spatulas and put gloves on to place sliced cheese on cooked beef.

27-12-4

Detail 23888864

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 23888862

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen

50-17-3

Detail 23888854

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23888852

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler across from flat top gyro. meat (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23888857

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from flat top cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); gyro. meat (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23888858

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer has build up of old food particles in housing

22-20-5

Detail 23888863

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine behind front counter is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 23888866

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On shelf Beneath flat top Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23888865

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over pizza oven have an accumulation of dust and grease

40-06-5

Detail 23888851

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23888855

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker put on hat Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23888853

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in coolers Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23888859

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled

25-06-4

Detail 23888856

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

42-01-4

Detail 23888860

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In used mop bucket waste water. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 13Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 23608468

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of crushed tomatoes

03A-02-5

Detail 23608473

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler across from cook line cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23608469

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of mold like substance around condenser tray. Soiled water supply bay

14-01-5

Detail 23608472

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in parsley. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 23608471

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining shelves on cook line

13-03-4

Detail 23608478

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks

14-11-5

Detail 23608475

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets torn. Door not seated properly Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23608477

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to triple sink

36-01-4

Detail 23608479

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Build up of grease and old food behind cooking equipment

14-69-4

Detail 23608480

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in rear prep area Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 23608481

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Baklava in self service reach in cooler does not meet labeling requirements. No address on packaging

31B-04-4

Detail 23608474

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink behind front counter

21-44-1

Detail 23608467

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On the floor in prep area

54-01-5

Detail 23608470

Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Manager stated that they smokes in the office. Ash tray on desk

06-01-5

Detail 23608476

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chub of beef being thawed on top of pizza oven. Operator moved to cooler Corrective Action Taken

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 23418551

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled in kitchen flip top reach in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 23418555

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used as dump sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 23418557

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/ No food manager present 4 employees currently on duty. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23418550

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23418552

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, vents, and walls soiled throughout establishment.

14-11-5

Detail 23418556

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deep white freezer door in back room of kitchen in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23418549

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in deep reach in white freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23418553

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. Operator had employee to start cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23418548

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven soiled. Hood filters above fryers soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23418554

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior shelves soiled. Operator had employee start cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 23177095

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches; 4 in front service area. 2 in restroom 2 near back door 1 in rear prep/storage room Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Observed 2 live roaches. Roaches were slow moving most likely effected by pest control cleaning on night prior. Operator killed both Time Extended

Sep 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-05-4

Detail 23175322

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches; 4 in front service area. 2 in restroom 2 near back door 1 in rear prep/storage room Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23175317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler near front counter ricotta (48F - Cold Holding)

53A-05-6

Detail 23175312

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/ No certified manager present with 5 employees working.

31B-02-4

Detail 23175321

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23175324

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23175316

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23175318

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé used as scoop in black pepper Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23175313

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 20+ dead on a trap beneath oven. 2 in restroom. 8 between equipment in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 23175315

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelves over working areas Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23175319

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook is not wearing a restraint Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23175310

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer in rear storage/prep room is in disrepair. Door is not properly attached and is separating into multiple parts

10-20-4

Detail 23175320

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on front of shelf at cook line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23175314

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

23-03-4

Detail 23175323

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves throughout establishment have an accumulation of dust and debris. Top of pizza oven is soiled. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 23175311

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors between and under equipment are heavily soiled. Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-43-4

Detail 22744140

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22744139

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple containers of chemicals stored on ledge next to water heater above reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22744137

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven is soiled

45-02-4

Detail 22744138

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On wall near rear door

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 22427793

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. Cook placed dirty dishes in sink then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands

09-20-5

Detail 22427796

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook transferred frozen cooked beef from bag into pan for storage on line with bare hands. SEE STOP SALE

01B-12-4

Detail 22427790

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook transferred frozen cooked beef from bag into pan for storage on line with bare hands.

35A-02-6

Detail 22427788

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 live flying insects in dish room. Observed 2 live flying insects in cook area. Operator killed 5 on site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-43-4

Detail 22427791

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 400+ppm. Operator diluted. Educated that tablets are 1 per 1.5 gallons water. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22427789

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 sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 22427795

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer hanging from shelf over pizza make line. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 22427792

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beneath flat top

21-44-1

Detail 22427794

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored directly on floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21755576

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dish pit area.

11-27-4

Detail 21755575

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. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21755577

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

02B-02-5

Detail 21755574

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers are offered undercooked.

41-17-4

Detail 21755573

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

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21250756

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler deli ham (51F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line of unit. In flip top of Reach in cooler sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Cheese is in a shallow pan with false bottom.

03B-01-6

Detail 21250753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well next to cook line. queso (119F - Hot Holding).

53B-01-5

Detail 21250752

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. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21250755

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. Reach in cooler nearest dish area has an ambient temperature of 47°F

13-04-4

Detail 21250754

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation does not have a beard guard. Operator provided restraint Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 21250750

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in self service Reach in cooler in lobby are missing information

36-50-4

Detail 21250758

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Vent over main flip top Reach in cooler across from cook line is soiled

36-30-4

Detail 21250749

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall between pizza oven and walk in cooler of front counter is unfinished wood

21-12-4

Detail 21250751

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on countertop between uses. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21250757

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 21065134

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in rear storage room is unsealed concrete