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 dateSeptember 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3610903
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10898895
DBPR license1506511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook stated she took eggs out at 9:15am. And time marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mashed potatoes in reach in cooler 119F with lid on, uncovered and educated prep person on cooling parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris behind slicer blade.

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Employee started last week, signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cooked bacon in contact with dry wiping cloth. Operator removed towel and put bacon on rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored in box with chips. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks in reach in freezer by cook line, also cooling towels not segregated from food for public use. Operator removed personal drinks/items **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator placed to go containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar has no label **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.