Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BANANA RIVER CAFE

1301 S PATRICK DR · SATELLITE BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32937

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3695670
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13672466
DBPR license1506050

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 15, 2026 11:11 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 16, 2026 8:53 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Observed: 25 Live, small flying insects found on dry storage shelf 10 live small flying insects front counter 20 live small flying insects under triple sink 10 live small flying insects in mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Observed: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Priority: High Priority

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles on soda machine have heavy build up of mold like substance Priority: Intermediate

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink front counter, strainer stored in hand sink next to triple sink Priority: Intermediate

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach quiche not date marked, operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute front counter. Priority: Basic

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Next to missing tile next to bathroom Priority: Basic

#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall between front counter area next to upright refrigerator and closet. Priority: Basic

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired april 1, 2025, verified ownership. Establishment open and operating. License is current. Priority: Basic

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind low boy reach in cooler front counter Priority: Basic

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles front counter Priority: Basic

#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White deep freezer front counter, excessive ice build up. Lid does not close due to ice build up. Priority: Basic

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in server area has excessive grease build up in interior Priority: Basic

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers have food debris build up Priority: Basic

#15Basic33-31-5

Basic – Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Under front counter area. Coffee maker, stacks of paper, and other items Priority: Basic

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen and front counter **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic

Repeat Violation
#17Basic29-11-4

Basic – Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front counter hand sink leaking from faucet. Priority: Basic

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 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.