MERK'S BAR & GRILL

Name: MERK'S BAR & GRILL
Address: 193 N CAUSEWAY, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, 32169, US
Rating: 74.5

193 N CAUSEWAY, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32169

License #7405552

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74.5 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MERK'S BAR & GRILL in NEW SMYRNA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 21 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Area around/ under cutting boards - under grill
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front door
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans from previous morning
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 150 ppm corrected to 200 ppm quat
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cookline
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard Drawer gaskets

Warning Issued
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Wings
[16-55-4] Dishmachine door in poor repair. Outdoor bar, turns off when door is closed all the way.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Enclosed area behind walk in coolers, pooled water, equipment not organized
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nikki, Jess
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - On the cookline: Shelving above reach in cooler, area under grill - in the outdoor bar, interior cooler soiled with visible debris
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak at water filter and drain, mop sink area
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Whole head of green leaf lettuce
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids in a bus tub with visible food debris, bottom shelf in the dish area
[36-27-5] Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Sticky trap in a cabinet under register in the outdoor bar, 5 dead roaches. Employee discarded trap.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven next to three compartment sink
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelves
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender putting fruit on a drink

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