Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOUTHERN SISTERS CAFE

2242 SARNO RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3582777
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10792200
DBPR license1506511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); diced ham (45F – Cold Holding); top drawer on cook line not being kept closed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Turkey not date marked in prep cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic wrap in hand wash sink by cook line sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by cook line in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. David **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf made yesterday not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in server area not labeled

Basic 12

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Small piece of tile missing above back door.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A few Ceiling tiles in dining area are water damaged

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid on top of prep cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups wet nesting on dish rack **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy food debris under clean dish rack.

#8Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 2 lights in kitchen not functioning

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of sandwich cooler

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket

#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.