Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SOUTHERN SISTERS CAFE

2242 SARNO RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3584655
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10811059
DBPR license1506511

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 2, 2025 12:11 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 3, 2025 9:06 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead roaches under triple sink.

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of ham in prep sink thawing

#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches found on the floor next to reach in cooler by back door.

Basic 12

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Black storage rack heavily soiled with grease and dust.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust.

#4Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation from ac vent dripping on wire rack where can goods are stored.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep guy wearing bracelets

#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floors heavily soiled under and behind all cookline equipment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw potatoes stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in kitchen

#9Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present.

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and ham thawing in prep sink.

#11Basic36-05-4

Basic – Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning. Pipe along wall heavily soiled.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with mold like substance above dishwasher

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.