MERK'S BAR & GRILL

dba INTERNATIONAL BREW INC

About this restaurant

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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C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

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

License

License Number
SEA7405552
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Apr 20, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 20, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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
 Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13548923 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Oct 14, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Extension given, pending

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
 Call Back - Extension given, pending

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
Warning Issued

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
 Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 10858899 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full