MERK'S BAR & GRILL

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

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL

dba INTERNATIONAL BREW INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Merk's Bar & Grill is a seating restaurant located at 193 N Causeway in New Smyrna Beach with a capacity of 146 seats, operated by International Brew Inc. The establishment is described in online reviews as a popular local hangout known for its dive bar atmosphere and drink selection. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and late-night service, with both table service and takeout options available.

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Food Safety Score

71 /100 · Fair

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jul 10, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 13 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 1 inspection cycle in the last 36 months.

Apr 20, 2026 — cycle score 71 (100% weight) · 1 high, 3 intermediate, 7 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

View full inspection history (7)

DBPR Inspection History

7 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Jul 10, 2026	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	3	8	13
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V03 ×2 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V09 No contamination Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V33 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13725781 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Apr 20, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	3	7	11
Violations Found H · V02 ×2 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V05 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 10910161 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 1, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Call Back - Complied	0	0	1	1
Violations Found I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13548923 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Oct 14, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Call Back - Extension given, pending	1	0	1	2
Violations Found H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13541820 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Oct 7, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Call Back - Extension given, pending	1	1	4	6
Violations Found H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V33 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13532971 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Sep 29, 2025	Complaint Full	Warning Issued	2	3	11	16
Violations Found H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V09 No contamination Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V33 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting B · V53 Outer openings protected Outer openings not properly protected Class: Food Visit ID: 13529395 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Aug 14, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Call Back - Complied	0	0	1	1
Violations Found I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused Class: Food Visit ID: 10858899 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full

License & Location

Location

Address: 193 N CAUSEWAY
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32169
Seating: 146 seats
DBPR District: District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code): Lake (code 35)

License

License Number: SEA7405552
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection: Jul 10, 2026

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