SOUTHERN CHARM CAFE
8501 ASTRONAUT BLVD UNITS 6 – 8 · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shelled eggs and then touched fried chicken using contaminated gloves.
28-14-5High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Next to rear exit. Operator stated that they are dumping outback
Intermediate 2
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificates for new cooks hired 6 months prior
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine
Basic 7
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of eggs placed on the floor during prep. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Disconnected **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has an accumulation of dust on exterior surfaces. Hood system has a grease buildup on vents and surrounding surfaces that is beginning to drip onto cooking surfaces. Top wire shelf over prep table across from dish washer has an accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink room
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage room are stored with food contact surface facing upwards
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler. Unwashed produce over cooked onions and peppers. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hanging on edge of buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.