THE SHACK RIVERFRONT

Name: THE SHACK RIVERFRONT
Address: 4845 DIXIE HWY NE, PALM BAY, FL, 32905, US
Rating: 62.8

4845 DIXIE HWY NE, PALM BAY, FL 32905

License #1500269

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62.8 Grade F / 100

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THE SHACK RIVERFRONT in PALM BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 10 critical, 13 major, 28 minor.

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[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cook line and in kitchen soiled with dust and food debris.
[27-19-4] Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Mens room has very little pressure, operator stated it occurs when dishwasher is running.

Warning Issued
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (112F - hot holding); beans (94F - hot holding); moved both to griddle to reheat to 165f. Both temperatures to 170
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee frying French fries with no beard guard.
[27-19-4] Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Mens room has very little pressure, operator stated it occurs when dishwasher is running.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on cook line and in kitchen soiled with dust and food debris.
[38-02-4] Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Lighting out over ware washing machine.
[14-75-7] Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Right section of steam table keeps going out and caused two TCS food items to go below 135F hot holding. Other side of unit at proper temperature. ground beef (112F - hot holding); beans (94F - hot holding);
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One found on floor under shelving unit, two droppings found on case of unopened hand sanitizer on same shelving unit approximately 4 away from other. Operator cleaned when found.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spatulas stored in water at 71f, moved to wash.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Under griddle raw burger meat stored over raw fish.

Emergency order recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice cream uncovered with dripping water from freezer top.
[13-02-4] Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping sandwich wrap without covering near serving station.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at southeast corner of exterior bar.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Plates on salad bar not stored inverted.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found, 2 flying insects observed at sever area.
[52-10-4] Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Operator is advertising fresh ingredients for multiple drinks using store bought or commercially processed substitutes; fresh strawberry purée, fresh coconut cream, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh peaches, and fresh lime.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has moved mop sink, added exterior service station with no hand wash sink, and added ice machines
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink filled with trash and foliage, leaving it unusable.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Due to cord between gasket and seal.
[28-14-5] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Noticeable trail of contamination running to sewer drain exterior of restaurant.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine in server area.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with labels on it. Raw vegetables over ready to eat in walk in cooler.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Exterior hand wash sink near ice machines.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and counter at server area.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Where tile meets concrete missing grout on tiles and concrete slopes making it difficult to sanitize at the triple sink.

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