KINGS DUCK BAR AND GRILL

Name: KINGS DUCK BAR AND GRILL
Address: 4155 N COURTENAY PKWY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL, 32953, US
Rating: 60.3

4155 N COURTENAY PKWY, MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953

License #1507294

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60.3 Grade F / 100

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KINGS DUCK BAR AND GRILL in MERRITT ISLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 43 total violations — 8 critical, 10 major, 25 minor.

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[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Painted ceiling in walk-in cooler is bubbling and peeling
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above produce in walk-in cooler
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw fish in glass door reach-in cooler. Operator moved
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddle stored directly on top of oven. No physical barrier
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided and implemented documentation for batter and breading station
[29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain line to ice well and soda gun near front door are not plumbed into drains
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Soda gun holster at bar has biological growth
[11-26-1] 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.
[21-17-4] Clean linens stored on floor. In liquor room
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over expo line is soiled. Beer lines in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of mold like substances
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo boxes stored on the floor
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Pocket door
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over liquor bottles in storage room
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured
[53B-01-5] 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.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified in blue bin
[35B-12-4] Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Soffit screens torn, hanging, missing
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee unisex bathroom with pocket door
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Filters for ice machine and at bar have expiration date of 12/2/25

Warning Issued
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-27-4] 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.
[29-42-4] 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
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in dry storage room are soiled with old food debris
[22-41-4] 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
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in used mop water between uses
[35B-12-4] Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Soffit screens hanging down over front entrance
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws in reach of customers on bar
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In squeeze bottle on shelf in kitchen basil butter (78F - Cold Holding)
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes being reused to store food in walk in cooler
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name in red tub.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. White granular in red tub and bag in red tub
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Pungent scent in bar area
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank in front of walk in cooler door is not tethered
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm

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