Brevard County, FL restaurants with most violations in last 30 days

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Every time you see an inspector enter a restaurant you're dining in, your mind begins to wonder. I am sure we all do that, which is why it's important to stay updated with the latest Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation reports.

With a keen eye for restaurant inspection reports, I've delved into the latest reports from Brevard County, Florida. What I found might cause some diners to pause before choosing their next meal out.

What The Latest Inspections Revealed: In the past 30 days, Brevard County health inspectors have been busy, visiting 147 restaurants across the area. While 111 establishments passed their initial inspections, a total of 36 didn't make the grade on the first try.

With Brevard County's population estimated at 643,979 in 2023, according to the United States Census Bureau, plus a steady stream of visitors, there's no shortage of hungry patrons looking for a good meal.

But which restaurants are keeping their kitchens up to snuff?

Restaurants With The Most Violations

Topping the list is Spiro's Kouzina in Melbourne. On July 12, inspectors found a notable 32 violations, including five high-priority issues. Most noteworthy was the presence of "live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area."

A follow-up visit on July 15 saw improvements but still warranted another inspection.

Not far behind was Titusville's Beef O' Brady's, racking up 30 violations on July 2, with six high-priority infractions. While this restaurant met standards in a July 3 callback, 11 basic violations remained.

Three other restaurants hit the 20-violation mark or higher: Shark Pit Bar and Grill (23 violations), Twisted Biscuit Cafe (22), and Breakfast in Havana (20). All three managed to meet inspection standards before inspectors left.

Other notable mentions include another Beef O' Brady's location with 19 violations, Apollo Diner and Steve's Family Diner tied at 18 each, and several establishments hovering in the mid-teens.

It's worth noting that these inspections are snapshots in time.

1. How often do you check restaurant inspection reports before dining out?
   
2. Would knowing about multiple violations impact your decision to eat at a particular establishment?
   
3. What steps do you think local health departments should take to ensure food safety standards are consistently met?

Remember, staying informed about local food safety can help you make the best choices for you and your family when dining out in Brevard County.

Brevard County Restaurants with Most Violations in Last 30 Days

• Spiro's Kouzina: 32 violations (July 12, 2024)
• Titusville Beef O' Brady's: 30 violations (July 2, 2024)
• Shark Pit Bar and Grill: 23 violations (June 26, 2024)
• Twisted Biscuit Cafe: 22 violations (July 2, 2024)
• Breakfast in Havana: 20 violations (July 17, 2024)
• Beef O' Bradys: 19 violations (July 22, 2024)
• Apollo Diner: 18 violations (July 1, 2024)
• Steve's Family Diner: 18 violations (June 25, 2024)
• TSC FL-244: 16 violations (July 22, 2024)
• Denny's: 16 violations (June 27, 2024)
• Cantina Dos Amigos: 16 violations (June 25, 2024)
• Hangry Joes: 16 violations (June 24, 2024)
• Sonic Drive-In #5259: 15 violations (June 24, 2024)
• Royal Sushi: 14 violations (July 17, 2024)
• Gators Dockside: 14 violations (July 9, 2024)
• Stoner's Pizza Joint: 13 violations (July 22, 2024)
• Downtown Diner: 13 violations (July 3, 2024)