Inspection Report

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CORA ISLAND CAFE

135 N GROVE ST · MERRITT ISLAND · Brevard County · FL 32953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3336686
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355944
DBPR license1507097

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs and raw bacon stored over plastic water bottles and beer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chaffing candles stored over single service items. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owners wife assists with food service for larger events **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. Mop sink has no water supply for hot or cold water **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service utensils and coffee filters stored unprotected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.