Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EXPRESS CAFE & MORE

425 NORTH DR · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32934

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3476955
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787952
DBPR license1506548

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Went through a change of ownership on August 9, 2024. Called the office to verify change of ownership application. No application on file. **Warning**

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#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in upright refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink front counter.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils not stored inverted under prep table.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer door does not stay closed. Bungee cord used to secure door. Upright refrigerator has ice build up on fan, fan is not operating.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.