LOYD HAVE MERCY

LOYD HAVE MERCY is a 4.6-star room with an F-grade kitchen — the kind of gap a star rating will never warn you about, which is the whole reason this page exists.

That F comes from 7 high-priority and 9 basic violations cited on May 7, 2026. It currently ranks near the bottom of Brevard County on health score. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.

Loved (4.6★) but failing (F, 35/100) · bottom of Brevard County

Get directions Call (321) 269-1008

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to LOYD HAVE MERCY, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (35/100)
Violations
16 total — 7 high-priority, 9 basic
Address
3434 S WASHINGTON AVE, Titusville, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Southern restaurant (US), American restaurant, Barbecue restaurant, Caterer, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 stars (2366 reviews)
Neighborhood
Indian River Shores
Seats
110
Phone
(321) 269-1008
Website
Official website
Photo of LOYD HAVE MERCY
Photo: Loyd Have Mercy Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 2,366 reviews
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Overall Score

29 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 8 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. May 7, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    7 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  2. March 25, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  3. February 20, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation (×2)
  4. January 20, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation (×2)
  5. November 18, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation (×2)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: May 7, 2026